accelerated

adjective

ac·​cel·​er·​at·​ed ik-ˈse-lə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce accelerated (audio)
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1
: occurring or developing at a faster rate than usual
an industry that is growing at an accelerated pace
2
: designed to be completed in a shorter length of time than usual
taking an accelerated course in English

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Eventually, further development could pave the way for an accelerated development of novel therapies, vaccines, and a deeper understanding of life’s fundamental processes. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025 The accelerated timeframe is meant to appeal to candidates in multiple ways, while also preparing a generation of fashion leaders for the ever-spinning global fashion industry. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 However, some of these areas may experience excessive rainfall at an accelerated rate, which could lead to instances of flash flooding. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025 Deadline first reported on the accelerated timeline. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for accelerated

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of accelerate

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of accelerated was in 1904

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“Accelerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accelerated. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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