Definition

Having a tendency to grow quickly or abundantly, often used to describe plants or organisms that increase in size or mass rapidly.

Example

The growthy plants in the garden thrived under the warm sun and rich soil.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how growthy the plants are getting this spring?

Yeah, they really seem to be thriving everywhere!

I know, especially the flowers; they're so vibrant and full.

It's amazing how quickly everything is changing right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Growthy → It is formed from "growth" (from Old English "growan", meaning to grow) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "growthy" describes something that has the quality or characteristic of growth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'growth' as the process of increasing or developing, and the '-y' suffix indicates that something is characterized by that process. So, 'growthy' means having the quality of growth.

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