I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English crepinge, gerund of crepen to creep
1.
a. : the action of one that creeps
b. : an instance of such action
2. : a running together of the lines in a photoengraving causing a distorted image
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English crepinge, present participle of crepen to creep
of a plant : tending to spread over the ground or other substrate: as
a. : prostrate , procumbent , trailing
b. : spreading by rhizomes or stolons
III. adjective
: developing or advancing slowly over a period of time
creeping urbanization
creeping senility