acceleratingly
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/əkˈsɛləˌreɪtɪŋli/
(accelerate)
increase speed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accelerate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accelerare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'celer' meant 'swift.'
Historical Evolution
'accelerare' transformed into the French word 'accélérer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accelerate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hasten or quicken,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to increase speed or rate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that increases speed or rate.
The car moved acceleratingly down the highway.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 08:21