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accelerated
Accelerated (adj) means moving or happening faster than normal. Example: “She completed an accelerated nursing program in just two years.”
adj
1
Moving or happening faster than normal.
"She completed an accelerated nursing program in just two years."
"The school offers an accelerated course for students who want to finish early."
"Accelerated growth in the warm spring surprised the gardeners."
2
Occurring earlier than expected.
"The contract includes an accelerated payment schedule."
"The accelerated timetable meant the building was ready two months ahead of plan."
"Because of the accelerated repayment, he cleared his loan much sooner than expected."
How to use accelerated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSped up compared to the usual pace or timeline.
Common pairings
accelerated program
accelerated timeline
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- Comparative
- more accelerated
- Superlative
- most accelerated
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What does “accelerated” mean?
The word “accelerated” means moving or happening faster than normal. In plain terms, sped up compared to the usual pace or timeline.
How do you use “accelerated” in a sentence?
Here is “accelerated” used in a sentence: “She completed an accelerated nursing program in just two years.”
What part of speech is “accelerated”?
“Accelerated” is an adjective.
Is “accelerated” a common word?
“Accelerated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “accelerated” have?
“Accelerated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving or happening faster than normal.
What is the difference between "accelerated" and "advanced" in education?
"Accelerated" describes a course or program that moves faster than normal, covering material earlier than expected, while "advanced" describes content that is more difficult or higher-level without necessarily being faster-paced. A class can be accelerated without being advanced, or advanced without being accelerated.
What does "accelerated" mean when describing a process like aging or healing?
In this sense, "accelerated" means the process is moving or happening faster than normal, such as accelerated aging or accelerated healing. It describes a change in speed or timing rather than a change in outcome or difficulty.
Is "accelerated" the same as "early"?
Not exactly: "accelerated" can mean occurring earlier than expected, but it more specifically emphasizes a faster rate or pace, while "early" simply means before the expected time without implying speed. An accelerated timeline usually results in an earlier finish, but the word itself describes the pace.
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