increasing — becoming greater in size, amount, or degree
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: becoming greater in size, amount, or degree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom's increasing collection of K-pop albums is taking over our living room.
- The increasing price of coffee is making me consider switching to water.
- There is increasing evidence that regular exercise improves mental health.
increasing
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/]
becoming greater in size, amount, or degree
Sales are increasing every month, and the team celebrates the rising bar chart.
Increasing pressure needs releasing, keeping danger decreasing!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'increasing', derived from Old French 'encreistre' and Latin 'increscere', combining 'in-' (into) and 'crescere' (to grow). The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the process of becoming greater.
Breakdown
in- (into/toward) + crease (grow, from Latin crescere) + -ing (present participle suffix) = increasing
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📝Examples
“My mom's increasing collection of K-pop albums is taking over our living room.”
“The increasing price of coffee is making me consider switching to water.”
“There is increasing evidence that regular exercise improves mental health.”
“The company is facing increasing competition from overseas manufacturers.”
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