This text explores the semantic range of the Greek verb fyein and its middle form fyesthai, which encompasses the meanings of both being born and growing. The author argues that our modern understanding of growth is significantly reductive, as it focuses almost exclusively on quantitative increase in size. In contrast, the Greek conception, from which the noun fysis or nature is derived, integrates growth with a broader sense of development. This development does not necessarily entail an increase in physical dimensions. Using the example of contemporary technology, the author notes that the development of computers is characterized by miniaturization rather than enlargement, yet it still represents growth in terms of progress and refinement. The document suggests a need to return to the original Greek understanding of growth as an evolutionary process of improvement. By moving beyond mere quantitative metrics, we can better appreciate the qualitative aspects of development and the true essence of nature as understood in classical philosophy, where growth signifies maturation and the unfolding of potential.