Rampancy
Pronunciation: /ˈɹæmˈpænˈsaɪ/
Rampancy (noun)
- A state where something grows or spreads very fast and in an uncontrolled way.
- Strong, energetic behaviour that becomes too much and causes problems.
Examples
- Rampancy of weeds can choke the garden quickly.
- The forest suffered rampancy after the storm damaged the trees.