increasingly
UK: ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli | US: ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli
adv. to a growing degree; more and more over time
increasingly = increase<grow> + ing<present participle suffix> + ly<adverb suffix>
- increase: From Latin increscere ("to grow upon"), combining in- (into) + crescere (to grow).
- -ing: Old English present participle suffix, indicating ongoing action.
- -ly: Old English adverbial suffix, forming adverbs from adjectives or participles.
Etymology Origin:
The word "increasingly" evolved from the verb "increase," which traces back to Latin increscere. The addition of "-ing" transforms it into a present participle ("increasing"), and the suffix "-ly" converts it into an adverb, emphasizing gradual progression. The logical flow reflects a shift from literal growth ("increase") to abstract intensification ("increasingly").
The weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable due to climate change.
She found it increasingly difficult to focus as the noise grew louder.
Technology plays an increasingly vital role in modern education.
Public support for the policy has increasingly declined over the past year.
The company is increasingly investing in renewable energy solutions.