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overgrowing

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

plant growth

Overgrowing refers to the process where plants or vegetation grow excessively and beyond their normal limits. This can happen in gardens, forests, or natural habitats where growth conditions are particularly favorable. Overgrowing can lead to issues such as overcrowding, competition for resources among plants, and can sometimes disrupt the local ecosystem balance. In a managed landscape, if left unchecked, overgrowing can impact the aesthetic appeal and accessibility of the area.

Synonyms

expanding, overrun, proliferating, spreading

Examples of usage

  • The garden was overgrowing with weeds.
  • The forest started overgrowing after years of neglect.
  • The vines are overgrowing the fence, making it hard to see.
  • After the rain, the field began overgrowing with wildflowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "overgrowing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crescimento excessivo

🇮🇳 अधिक वृद्धि

🇩🇪 Überwucherung

🇮🇩 pertumbuhan berlebihan

🇺🇦 перевищення

🇵🇱 przerośnięcie

🇯🇵 過剰成長

🇫🇷 croissance excessive

🇪🇸 crecimiento excesivo

🇹🇷 aşırı büyüme

🇰🇷 과도한 성장

🇸🇦 نمو مفرط

🇨🇿 přerůstání

🇸🇰 prekonávanie

🇨🇳 过度生长

🇸🇮 pretirano rastoče

🇮🇸 ofvöxtur

🇰🇿 артық өсу

🇬🇪 მაღალი ზრდა

🇦🇿 artıq böyümə

🇲🇽 crecimiento excesivo

Etymology

The term 'overgrowing' combines the prefix 'over-' which originates from Old English, meaning 'above, beyond', and the verb 'grow', which comes from the Old English 'grōwan', meaning 'to grow or become'. The concept of overgrowth has been present in ecological discussions for centuries, referencing how unchecked plant growth can lead to challenges in both natural and cultivated environments. Historically, as agricultural practices evolved, so did the awareness of how overgrowing could affect crop yields and land management. This term has become increasingly relevant in contemporary discussions around sustainable gardening and the impacts of invasive species on native flora.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,879, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.