Rampancies

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The state or quality of being rampant; unrestrained growth or spread; the act of flourishing unchecked or rising in intensity
2. The condition of widespread or violent increase; the process of becoming excessively abundant or uncontrolled; the manifestation of unchecked activity or expansion
3. A situation where something is spreading wildly or excessively; the characteristic of vigorous and unrestricted growth; an occurrence of rapid, uncontrolled escalation or proliferation

Etymology: "Rampancies" is the plural of "rampancy," a noun for uncontrolled, unchecked spreading growth. The plural form is simply used when the word refers to several separate instances of that condition. The root word it is built from, "rampant," traces back to Old French "ramper," meaning to climb or crawl, which in turn is linked to the same root as the English "ramp." The "-cy" ending, from Latin "-cia," turns the adjective into a noun denoting a state or quality.

Synonyms: rampages, furious attacks, outbursts, frenzies, wild behavior

Antonyms: calmness, peace, tranquility, serenity, order