Meaning
proliferation
- rapid increase or spread of something
- biological reproduction or multiplication of cells or organisms
In a sentence
La proliferazione delle armi rappresenta una seria minaccia per la pace mondiale.
The proliferation of weapons represents a serious threat to world peace.
Negli ultimi anni abbiamo assistito a una rapida proliferazione di siti web falsi.
In recent years we have witnessed a rapid proliferation of fake websites.
Il trattamento mira a bloccare la proliferazione delle cellule malate.
The treatment aims to stop the proliferation of diseased cells.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| proliferazione | feminine · singular |
| proliferazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in political, scientific, or technological contexts, such as weapon proliferation or cell growth.