1. the process or result of growing upward
2. something that has grown or developed upward

Examples

• The upgrowth of the bamboo was remarkable, reaching several feet in just weeks.
• New upgrowths appeared on the tree branches after the pruning.
• The city’s upgrowth of skyscrapers changed the skyline dramatically.
• Scientists studied the upgrowth patterns of coral reefs.
• The upgrowth of vegetation covered the old stone wall.
• Economic upgrowth in the region led to increased employment opportunities.