Plant Growth Terminology

noun a rapid and excessive growth of something, especially plants

• The overgrowth of weeds in the garden needed to be removed.
• I can't believe how fast the overgrowth is taking over the backyard!
• The yard is a mess with all this overgrowth everywhere.
• The overgrowth of rumors in the office made it hard to know what was true.

verb past participle of the verb 'stunt', meaning to hinder the normal growth or development of

adjective having been prevented from growing or developing properly

• The lack of proper nutrition during childhood can lead to stunted growth.
• The poor soil quality stunted the growth of the plants in my garden.
• His ego was so stunted, he couldn't handle any criticism.
• The constant negativity stunted her ability to see the beauty in life.