Rampancy: meaning, definitions and examples
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rampancy
[ ˈræmpənsi ]
general use
Rampancy refers to the state or condition of being rampant, which typically denotes something that is widespread or unchecked. This term can describe anything that flourishes excessively, especially when it appears troublesome or unwanted. In various contexts, such as agriculture or disease, it suggests a form of overgrowth or out-of-control expansion. The word implies that something is not just present but is thriving, often causing concerns or issues.
Synonyms
exuberance, uncontrolled growth, widespread
Examples of usage
- The rampancy of weeds in the garden was alarming.
- The rampancy of misinformation spread rapidly on social media.
- Rampancy in crime rates has prompted a call for urgent reforms.
Translations
Translations of the word "rampancy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desenfreio
🇮🇳 अत्यधिकता
🇩🇪 Überfluss
🇮🇩 keterlaluan
🇺🇦 нестримність
🇵🇱 przeciwnik
🇯🇵 蔓延
🇫🇷 débordement
🇪🇸 desenfreno
🇹🇷 aşırılık
🇰🇷 과도함
🇸🇦 فوضى
🇨🇿 neovladatelnost
🇸🇰 neovládateľnosť
🇨🇳 泛滥
🇸🇮 neobvladljivost
🇮🇸 óreiða
🇰🇿 бақылаусыздық
🇬🇪 არაწესრიგულობა
🇦🇿 nizamın pozulması
🇲🇽 desenfreno
Etymology
The term 'rampancy' is derived from the adjective 'rampant', which comes from the Middle English 'rampaunt', meaning 'rampant', and is a fusion of the Old French 'rampant', present participle of 'ramper', meaning 'to climb'. The root of the word captures the sense of 'running' or 'leaping' forward, indicating unrestrained growth or action. Over time, 'rampant' evolved to describe not only the physical state of something that grows wildly but also metaphorical uses, such as rampant corruption or rampant expression of emotions. The transition from 'rampant' to 'rampancy' adds a layer of abstraction, allowing it to refer more specifically to the condition of being rampant rather than the act itself. This word is predominantly used in contexts related to biology, ecology, and sometimes in socio-political discussions to emphasize the severity and implications of unchecked phenomena.