waxing (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
examples the waxing of the moon
Outgoing links
Hypernym increase
Antonym waxing → waning
Derivationally related form waxing → wax; waxing → wax
Incoming links
Hyponym increase
Antonym waning → waxing
Derivationally related form wax → waxing; wax → waxing

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