C2nounformaltechnologyscience
US/prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
a sudden, fast increase in the number or amount of something
In context
The proliferation of smartphones has changed how people get the news.
The treaty was meant to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Warm, polluted water encourages the proliferation of algae in the lake.
Words that go with proliferation
adjective + noun
- nuclear proliferationNuclear proliferation remains a serious global threat.
- rapid proliferationThe rapid proliferation of AI tools has surprised regulators.
noun + preposition
- proliferation ofThe proliferation of fake news worries teachers and parents.
noun + noun
- cell proliferationThe drug slows down cell proliferation in tumors.
verb + noun
- prevent proliferationStrict export rules help prevent the proliferation of dangerous technology.