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/kɾeθiˈmjento/ ES

/kɾesiˈmjento/ MX

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Translation

growth

Word origin

From the verb crecer ('to grow') plus the noun-forming suffix -miento, from Latin crescere ('to grow, increase').

Origin
Latin
Root
crescere
English cognates
crescent, increase, increment

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcrecimientos

Examples

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The growth of the economy was slow this year.

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The plant showed rapid growth in spring.

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The growth of the city has been enormous.

sostenible.

The company seeks sustainable growth.

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The doctor monitors the baby's growth.

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This word is part of lesson 69.