adj Uncommon

accelerating

Accelerating (adj) means becoming faster over time. Example: “Economists pointed to accelerating inflation as a warning sign.”

adj

Becoming faster over time.

"Economists pointed to accelerating inflation as a warning sign."

How to use accelerating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that is picking up speed or pace.

acceleratings plural

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What does “accelerating” mean?

The word “accelerating” means becoming faster over time. In plain terms, describes something that is picking up speed or pace.

How do you use “accelerating” in a sentence?

Here is “accelerating” used in a sentence: “Economists pointed to accelerating inflation as a warning sign.”

What part of speech is “accelerating”?

“Accelerating” is an adjective.

Is “accelerating” a common word?

“Accelerating” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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