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accelerated

 

[ əkˈsɛləˌreɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

speed increase

Accelerated refers to something that has been increased in speed or rate. It is often used to describe processes or actions that are completed faster than usual, especially in contexts like education, transportation, or scientific experimentation.

Synonyms

fast-tracked, hastened, quicker, speeded up

Examples of usage

  • The accelerated program allowed students to complete their degrees in two years.
  • We need to find an accelerated solution to this problem.
  • His accelerated heartbeat indicated he was excited.

Translations

Translations of the word "accelerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acelerado

🇮🇳 त्वरित

🇩🇪 beschleunigt

🇮🇩 dipercepat

🇺🇦 прискорений

🇵🇱 przyspieszony

🇯🇵 加速された

🇫🇷 accéléré

🇪🇸 acelerado

🇹🇷 hızlandırılmış

🇰🇷 가속화된

🇸🇦 مُعَجَّل

🇨🇿 zrychlený

🇸🇰 zrýchlený

🇨🇳 加速的

🇸🇮 pospešen

🇮🇸 hraðað

🇰🇿 жеделдетілген

🇬🇪 აჩქარებული

🇦🇿 sürətləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 acelerado

Etymology

The word 'accelerated' originates from the Latin word 'accelerare', which means 'to hasten' or 'to make haste'. This Latin term is derived from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'celer' meaning 'swift' or 'fast'. The term began to be used in English in the 18th century, reflecting the concept of increasing speed or rate in various contexts, particularly in transportation and technology. Over time, it has been adopted in various fields, including education, where it describes programs designed to expedite the learning process, and in science, where it pertains to reactions or processes that happen more quickly than usual. The evolution of the term highlights society's consistent pursuit of efficiency and speed.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,124 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.