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nonproliferation

non·pro·lif·er·a·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-proh-lif-uh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˌnɒn proʊˌlɪf əˈreɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-proh-lif-uh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˌnɒn proʊˌlɪf əˈreɪ ʃən/

Definitions of nonproliferation word

  • noun nonproliferation the action or practice of curbing or controlling an excessive, rapid spread: nonproliferation of nuclear weapons. 1
  • noun nonproliferation failure or refusal to proliferate, as in budding or cell division. 1
  • adjective nonproliferation pertaining to diplomatic agreements limiting the spread of nuclear weapons. 1
  • noun nonproliferation The prevention of an increase or spread of something, especially the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons. 1
  • noun nonproliferation restriction on spread of weapons 1
  • uncountable noun nonproliferation Nonproliferation is the limiting of the production and spread of something such as nuclear or chemical weapons. 0
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Origin of nonproliferation

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; non- + proliferation

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Parts of speech for Nonproliferation

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Nonproliferation

nonproliferation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for nonproliferation

noun nonproliferation

  • limitation — a limiting condition; restrictive weakness; lack of capacity; inability or handicap: He knows his limitations as a writer.
  • reduction — the act of reducing or the state of being reduced.
  • control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
  • prevention — the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
  • gun control — government regulation of the sale and ownership of firearms.
All 5 Synonyms of nonproliferation

Antonyms for nonproliferation

noun nonproliferation

  • proliferation — the growth or production of cells by multiplication of parts.
Just one Antonym for nonproliferation

Top questions with nonproliferation

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