el
masculine
/kɾeθiˈmjento/
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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
economía .
The growth of the economy was slow this year.
.
The plant showed rapid growth in spring.
.
The growth of the city has been enormous.
sostenible.
The company seeks sustainable growth.
vigila .
The doctor monitors the baby's growth.
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