accelerating
UK: əkˈseləreɪtɪŋ | US: əkˈseləreɪtɪŋ
adj. increasing in speed or rate
v. (present participle of "accelerate") causing to move or progress faster
accelerating = ac<to> + celer<fast> + ating<verb suffix>
- ac (from Latin ad, meaning "to/toward")
- celer (from Latin celer, meaning "fast/swift")
- ating (English present participle suffix indicating ongoing action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "accelerate" originates from Latin accelerare ("to hasten"), combining ad- (toward) + celer (swift). The core idea of "moving toward speed" has persisted through Old French (accelerer) into Modern English. The suffix -ing marks its current participle form, maintaining the original Latin root's clarity.
The car is accelerating rapidly on the highway.
Climate change is accelerating due to human activities.
She felt her heartbeat accelerating with excitement.
The company is accelerating its production to meet demand.
Technological advancements are accelerating global communication.