Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Burgeoning
adjective/verb
/ BUR-juh-ning /
Easy
Meaning
Growing or developing rapidly; beginning to flourish or expand at a fast pace.
Origin / Etymology
Old French bourgeonner (to bud or sprout), from bourgeon (a bud)
Synonyms
Flourishing
Expanding
Thriving
Antonyms
Declining
Stagnant
Example Sentence
"India's burgeoning startup ecosystem, with over 110 unicorns as of 2024, has positioned the country as the third-largest startup hub in the world."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS3 Economy or Science and Technology answers when describing India's rapidly growing sectors — startups, renewable energy, digital economy, space technology. Also useful in Essay papers on India's economic transformation.
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