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Proliferate: meaning, definitions and examples

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proliferate

 

[ prəˈlɪfəreɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in nature

To grow rapidly in number; multiply

Synonyms

multiply, propagate, spread

Examples of usage

  • The rabbit population began to proliferate after the removal of predators.
  • The invasive species started to proliferate, threatening the local ecosystem.
Context #2 | Verb

in technology

To increase rapidly in number; reproduce or replicate

Synonyms

multiply, replicate, reproduce

Examples of usage

  • The use of social media platforms has caused fake news to proliferate.
  • Digital piracy continues to proliferate despite efforts to combat it.

Translations

Translations of the word "proliferate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proliferar

🇮🇳 प्रसारित करना

🇩🇪 sich vermehren

🇮🇩 berkembang biak

🇺🇦 розмножуватися

🇵🇱 rozmnażać się

🇯🇵 増殖する

🇫🇷 proliférer

🇪🇸 proliferar

🇹🇷 çoğalmak

🇰🇷 증식하다

🇸🇦 يتكاثر

🇨🇿 množit se

🇸🇰 množiť sa

🇨🇳 扩散

🇸🇮 razmnoževati se

🇮🇸 fjölga sér

🇰🇿 көбею

🇬🇪 გავრცელება

🇦🇿 çoxalmaq

🇲🇽 proliferar

Etymology

The word 'proliferate' originated from the Latin word 'proliferare', which means to reproduce or bring forth abundantly. It first appeared in English in the mid-19th century. The concept of proliferation can be seen in various aspects of nature, technology, and society, reflecting the inherent tendency of things to grow and multiply rapidly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,601, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.