Burgeoning

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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