IPA: /ˈɪntəˌɡroʊθ/
KK: /ˈɪntərˌgroʊθ/
The process where two or more things grow together or intertwine, often referring to crystals or plants.
The intergrowth of different minerals created a beautiful and unique rock formation.
Intergrowth is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "growth" (from Old English "growan", meaning to grow). The word describes the process of growth occurring between or among different entities, often referring to the interconnected growth of plants or cells.
Think of growth happening 'between' ('inter-') different things — that's what intergrowth means.