rampant

The definition of rampant is something that exists in large quantities or that grows and expands unrestrained.

(adjective)

An example of rampant is when ants have invaded your kitchen.

See rampant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

growing luxuriantly; flourishing: rampant plants
spreading unchecked; widespread; rife
violent and uncontrollable in action, manner, speech, etc.
Archit. having one abutment higher than the other: said of an arch
1. rearing up on the hind legs
2. Heraldry depicted thus in profile, with one forepaw raised above the other: a lion rampant

Origin: ME < OFr, prp. of ramper: see ramp

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See rampant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Extending unchecked; unrestrained: a rampant growth of weeds in the neglected yard.
Occurring without restraint and frequently, widely, or menacingly; rife: a rampant epidemic; rampant corruption in city government.
a. Rearing on the hind legs.
b. Heraldry Rearing on the left hind leg with the forelegs elevated, the right above the left, and usually with the head in profile.
Architecture Springing from a support or an abutment that is higher at one side than at the other: a rampant arch.

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Origin: Middle English rampaunt

Origin: , from Old French rampant

Origin: , present participle of ramper, to ramp; see ramp²

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