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ingrowth

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈɪnˌɡrəʊθ/
  • US: /ˈɪnˌɡɹoʊθ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Growth inwards.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences

Examples

  • Ingrowth is a common problem with toenails.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

something that grows inward

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: growth

History

Etymology

From in- + growth.