Definition

A process or result of something growing inward or into a space, often filling a void or gap.

Example

The ingrowth of the tissue helped to heal the wound more quickly.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of ingrowth in plants?

Yeah, I think it refers to how they grow inward, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how some plants fill empty spaces with ingrowth.

Totally! Nature has such interesting ways of adapting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ingrowth is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "growth" (from Old English "growan", meaning to grow). The word describes the process of growing into something, often used in biological or medical contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of something 'growing into' ('in-') a space or structure — that's what ingrowth means.

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