What is the meaning of budding?

noun

  • Reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent.

verb

  • Develop buds.
    • usage: "The hibiscus is budding"
  • Start to grow or develop.
    • usage: "a budding friendship"

adjective

  • Beginning to develop.
    • usage: "a budding genius"
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