That grows, in senses of the verb. (Also with up.) growing pay, growing wages (see quot. 1867).

Of, relating to, connected with, or characterized by the process of growth. In early use esp. of a power, faculty, or principle.

Growing, in the growing stage.

Living and growing as a plant. Also (of a plant part): exhibiting or capable of growth. Cf. vegetative, adj. 1b. Now rare.

Belonging to or characterized by accretion or continuous growth.

That grows or increases continuously or by accretion; ever increasing.

Full of growth; capable of growing.