adj
Uncommon
accelerating
Accelerating (adj) means becoming faster over time. Example: “Economists pointed to accelerating inflation as a warning sign.”
adj
1
Becoming faster over time.
"Economists pointed to accelerating inflation as a warning sign."
How to use accelerating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that is picking up speed or pace.
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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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