Meanings
nounsupergrowth (countable and uncountable, plural supergrowths)
plural supergrowths
- countableA growth upon something else.
The latter is an excision of organic parts; the former, a removal of supergrowths that impede vital action.
1897, Sabine Baring-Gould, A study of St. Paul, his character and opinions, page 255 - uncountableVery rapid growth.
In 1950-73, Japan had supergrowth, with per capita income rising over 8 per cent a year compared with the 2.6 per cent for resurgent Asia.
2007, Angus Maddison, The World Economy Volume 1: A Millennial Perspective Volume 2, page 142
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