Growth (grōth), n. [Icel.
grōðr, grōði. See Grow.]
1. The process of growing; the gradual increase
of an animal or a vegetable body; the development from a seed, germ,
or root, to full size or maturity; increase in size, number,
frequency, strength, etc.; augmentation; advancement; production;
prevalence or influence; as, the growth of trade; the
growth of power; the growth of intemperance. Idle
weeds are fast in growth. Shak.
2. That which has grown or is growing;
anything produced; product; consequence; effect; result.
Nature multiplies her fertile
growth.
Milton.