steadyenlargement
nounUK /ˈstɛdi ɪnˈlɑːdʒmənt/
US /ˈstɛdi ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
A slow and even growth that keeps going without stopping.
The steady enlargement of the balloon showed it was filling with air.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of making something bigger in a calm, regular way.
The steady enlargement of the garden made room for more flowers.
3. A slow rise in size or amount over time.
The steady enlargement of the crowd told us the show was about to start.
4. A smooth and unchanging widening of something.
The steady enlargement of the hole let more water through.