proliferation (pro-lif-er-a-tion)
Definition
noun. 1 the growth or production of cells by multiplication of parts; 2 a rapid and often excessive spread or increase
Example Sentence
The proliferation of dandelions in my yard is too much for me to handle.
Synonyms
increase; expand; multiply
Antonyms
decrease; lessen
Rhymes
- haitian
- haitien
- mation
- nation
- ration
- station
- alsatian
- carnation
- castration
- causation
- cessation
- cetacean
- citation
- creation
- cremation
- croatian
- crustacean
- dalmatian
- damnation
- deflation
- dictation
- dilation
- donation
- duration
- elation
- filtration
- fixation
- flirtation
- flotation
- formation
- foundation
- frustration
- gestation
- gradation
- gyration
- horatian
- hydration
- inflation
- lactation
- libration
- ligation
- location
- migration
- mutation
- narration
- negation
- nitration
- notation
- optation
- oration
- ovation
- plantation
- privation
- probation
- proration
- prostration
- quotation
- reflation
- relation
- rotation
- salvation
- sarmatian
- sedation
- sensation
- stagflation
- stagnation
- starvation
- summation
- taxation
- temptation
- translation
- vacation
- vaxstation
- vibration
- vocation
- abdication
- aberration
- abrogation
- acclimation
- accusation
- activation
- adaptation
- admiration
- adoration
- adulation
- advocation
- affectation
- affirmation
- affrication
- aggravation
- agitation
- allegation
- allocation
- alteration
- altercation
- amputation
- animation
- annexation
- annotation
- appalachian
- appellation
- application
- approbation
- arbitration
- aspiration
- assocation
- augmentation
- automation
- aviacion
- aviation
- avocation
- backwardation
- bifurcation
- calculation
- calibration
- cancellation
- celebration
- cogitation
- coloration
- combination
- commendation
- compensation
- compilation
- complication
- computation
- concentration
- condemnation
- condensation
- confirmation
- confiscation
- conflagration
- confrontation
- congregation
- conjugation
- connotation
- consecration
- conservation
- consolation
- constellation
- consternation
- constipation
- consultation
- consummation
- contemplation
- conversation
- convocation
- coronation
- corp
- corp.
- corporation
- correlation
- culmination
- cultivation
- d'aviation
- declaration
- decoration
- dedication
- defamation
- deformation
- degradation
- dehydration
- delegation
- demarcation
- demonstration
- deportation
- depravation
- depredation
- deprivation
- derivation
- desecration
- desiccation
- designation
- desolation
- desperation
- destination
- detonation
- devastation
- deviation
- dilatation
- disinflation
- dislocation
- dispensation
- disputation
- dissertation
- dissipation
- distillation
- divination
- domination
- duplication
- education
- elevation
- elongation
- emanation
- embarkation
- emigration
- emulation
- equitation
- escalation
- estimation
- evocation
- excavation
- excitation
- exclamation
- exhalation
- exhortation
- exhumation
- expectation
- expiration
- explanation
- explication
- exploitation
- exploration
- fabrication
- fascination
- federation
- fermentation
- fibrillation
- figuration
- fluctuation
- fluoridation
- foliation
- formulation
- fragmentation
- fumigation
- gastrulation
- generation
- germination
- glaciation
- graduation
- granulation
- gravitation
- habitation
- hesitation
- hibernation
- illustration
- imitation
- immigration
- implantation
- implication
- importation
- impregnation
- imputation
- incantation
- incarnation
- inclination
- incrustation
- incubation
- indentation
- indexation
- indication
- indignation
- infestation
- infiltration
- inflammation
- information
- inhalation
- innovation
- inspiration
- installation
- instigation
- insulation
- integration
- intimation
- intonation
- inundation
- invitation
- invocation
- irrigation
- irritation
- isolation
- jubilation
- laceration
- legislation
- levitation
- liberation
- limitation
- liquidation
- litigation
- lubrication
- machination
- malformation
- masturbation
- maturation
- mediation
- medication
- meditation
- menstruation
- ministration
- miscreation
- miseration
- mitigation
- moderation
- modulation
- molestation
- motivation
- mutilation
- navigation
- nomination
- nucleation
- obfuscation
- obligation
- observation
- occupation
- operation
- orchestration
- ordination
- oscillation
- ostentation
- ovulation
- oxidation
- pagination
- palpitation
- penetration
- perforation
- permutation
- perspiration
- perturbation
- pigmentation
- pollination
- population
- preparation
- presentation
- preservation
- proclamation
- procreation
- profanation
- propagation
- protestation
- provocation
- publication
- punctuation
- radiation
- realization
- recantation
- recitation
- reclamation
- recreation
- reformation
- refutation
- registration
- regulation
- rehydration
- relaxation
- relocation
- renovation
- reparation
- replication
- reputation
- reservation
- resignation
- respiration
- restoration
- retardation
- revelation
- revocation
- rumination
- sanitation
- saturation
- segmentation
- segregation
- separation
- sequestration
- simulation
- situation
- speculation
- stimulation
- stipulation
- strangulation
- subluxation
- suffocation
- superstation
- syndication
- tabulation
- termination
- titillation
- toleration
- transformation
- transplantation
- transportation
- trepidation
- tribulation
- unimation
- univation
- usurpation
- vaccination
- vacillation
- validation
- valuation
- variation
- vegetation
- ventilation
- vindication
- violation
- visitation
- abbreviation
- abomination
- acceleration
- accommodation
- accreditation
- accumulation
- adjudication
- administration
- affiliation
- agglomeration
- alienation
- alleviation
- amalgamation
- amelioration
- amortization
- amplification
- annihilation
- anticipation
- appreciation
- appropriation
- approximation
- argumentation
- articulation
- assassination
- assimilation
- association
- authentication
- authorization
- balkanization
- capitulation
- centralization
- certification
- christianization
- civilization
- clarification
- classification
- coagulation
- codification
- cogeneration
- cohabitation
- collaboration
- colonization
- colorization
- commemoration
- communication
- communization
- concatenation
- conciliation
- confabulation
- confederation
- configuration
- conglomeration
- congratulation
- consideration
- consolidation
- contamination
- continuation
- cooperation
- coordination
- corroboration
- decaffeination
- decapitation
- deceleration
- deforestation
- degeneration
- deification
- deliberation
- delineation
- demodulation
- demonization
- denomination
- denunciation
- depopulation
- depreciation
- deregulation
- desalination
- desegregation
- determination
- detoxication
- devaluation
- discoloration
- discrimination
- disembarkation
- disinclination
- disinformation
- disintegration
- dissemination
- dissociation
- documentation
- domestication
- dramatization
- echolocation
- edification
- ejaculation
- elaboration
- elimination
- emancipation
- enumeration
- equalization
- equivocation
- eradication
- evacuation
- evaluation
- evaporation
- exacerbation
- exaggeration
- examination
- exasperation
- exfoliation
- exhilaration
- exoneration
- expatriation
- expropriation
- extermination
- extrapolation
- facilitation
- falsification
- fertilization
- finlandization
- fortification
- gasification
- genetization
- gentrification
- globalization
- glorification
- gratification
- hallucination
- harmonization
- humiliation
- hybridization
- hydrogenation
- hyperinflation
- illumination
- imagination
- immunization
- impersonation
- implementation
- improvisation
- inactivation
- inauguration
- incarceration
- incorporation
- incrimination
- indoctrination
- infatuation
- inhabitation
- initiation
- inoculation
- insemination
- insinuation
- instrumentation
- interpretation
- interrogation
- intimidation
- intoxication
- invalidation
- investigation
- ionization
- irradiation
- islamization
- justification
- legalization
- liberalization
- localization
- magnetization
- magnification
- manifestation
- manipulation
- maximization
- mechanization
- misallocation
- misapplication
- miscalculation
- misinformation
- mobilization
- modernization
- modification
- multiplication
- mummification
- negotiation
- neutralization
- normalization
- notification
- nullification
- optimization
- organisation
- organization
- orientation
- origination
- ornamentation
- ossification
- pacification
- panelization
- participation
- pasteurization
- perpetuation
- polarization
- pontification
- precipitation
- predestination
- prefabrication
- premeditation
- preoccupation
- pressurization
- privatisation
- privatization
- procrastination
- prognostication
- proliferation
- pronunciation
- purification
- qualification
- quantification
- ramification
- ratification
- reaffirmation
- reallocation
- recalculation
- recommendation
- reconfirmation
- recrimination
- rectification
- recuperation
- redecoration
- rededication
- reforestation
- refrigeration
- regeneration
- regimentation
- reincarnation
- reiteration
- rejuvenation
- remediation
- remuneration
- renomination
- renunciation
- repatriation
- representation
- repudiation
- reregulation
- resuscitation
- retaliation
- revaluation
- reverberation
- russification
- sanctification
- sedimentation
- simplification
- socialization
- solicitation
- sophistication
- specialization
- specification
- stabilization
- stalinization
- standardization
- sterilization
- subordination
- subsidization
- substantiation
- tabloidization
- triangulation
- unification
- unionization
- urbanization
- utilization
- vaporization
- verification
- victimization
- vilification
- visualization
- vulgarization
- westernization
- acidification
- alphabetization
- cannibalization
- capitalization
- categorization
- characterization
- collectivization
- commercialization
- computerization
- criminalization
- decentralization
- decertification
- decontamination
- dehumanization
- demobilization
- democratization
- demoralization
- desalinization
- destabilization
- detoxification
- differentiation
- discontinuation
- disorganization
- disorientation
- disqualification
- diversification
- electrification
- excommunication
- experimentation
- generalization
- hospitalization
- identification
- incapacitation
- incoordination
- indemnification
- insubordination
- intensification
- intercorporation
- marginalization
- mineralization
- misappropriation
- miscommunication
- misinterpretation
- misrepresentation
- monopolization
- nationalization
- naturalization
- nondiscrimination
- nonproliferation
- overpopulation
- overregulation
- overvaluation
- personalization
- personification
- politicization
- popularization
- radicalization
- rationalization
- reaffiliation
- reauthorization
- recertification
- reclassification
- reconciliation
- reconfiguration
- reconsideration
- reevaluation
- reexamination
- rehabilitation
- reincorporation
- reinterpretation
- reinvigoration
- renegotiation
- reorganization
- reunification
- revitalization
- saponification
- securitization
- self-congratulation
- self-determination
- self-perpetuation
- singularization
- suburbanization
- transillumination
- undervaluation
- americanization
- antidiscrimination
- decriminalization
- demilitarization
- denationalization
- denuclearization
- industrialization
- miniaturization
- mischaracterization
- misidentification
- recapitalization
- renationalization
- telecommunication
- institutionalization
- internationalization
- deinstitutionalization