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RAMPANT

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of a plant) having a lush and unchecked growthplay

Example:

a rampant growth of weeds

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

abundant (present in great quantity)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Unrestrained and violentplay

Example:

rampant aggression

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

uncontrolled (not being under control; out of control)

Derivation:

ramp (behave violently, as if in state of a great anger)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profileplay

Example:

a lion rampant

Synonyms:

rampant; rearing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

erect; upright; vertical (upright in position or posture)

Domain category:

heraldry (the study and classification of armorial bearings and the tracing of genealogies)

Derivation:

ramp (be rampant)

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