pullulation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun asexual reproduction in which a local growth on the surface or in the body of the parent becomes a separate individual
  2. noun a rapid and abundant increase

Etymology

From pullulate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

gemmation

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