Meaning of accelerating in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    accelerating

    Definitions

    1. increasing in speed

    Examples

    • « becoming progressively faster »
    • « the accelerating inflation was cause for great concern »

    Synonyms

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