increasingly — to a greater and greater degree; more and more
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to a greater and greater degree; more and more
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
Example Sentences
- My cat is becoming increasingly demanding about his meal times.
- Students are increasingly relying on digital devices for learning.
- It's increasingly obvious that he forgot our anniversary again.
increasingly
ADVERB[/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/]
to a greater and greater degree; more and more
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English word 'increase' (from Old French 'encreistre'), combined with the suffix '-ing' (forming the present participle) and '-ly' (forming adverbs). The root traces back to Latin 'increscere' meaning 'to grow in'.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + crease (grow) + -ing (present participle) + -ly (adverb marker) = increasingly
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat is becoming increasingly demanding about his meal times.”
“Students are increasingly relying on digital devices for learning.”
“It's increasingly obvious that he forgot our anniversary again.”
“The weather patterns are becoming increasingly unpredictable.”
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