budding
12 points
English
7 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #24,431
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
adjective
beginning to develop
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈʌdɪŋ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural buddings
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
beginning to develop
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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