Accelerated

adj, verb

adj, verb ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of accelerate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Moving or progressing faster than is usual.

    "The requirement that students read textual materials before their first class is probably more important for accelerated than intensive courses, but it is relevant for both."

  2. 2
    Happening sooner than expected.

    "OMB's November 15 deadline for the PAR submission is earlier than the statutory deadline. OMB's recent memorandum to agency heads on the subject made this accelerated deadline permanent"

Adjective
  1. 1
    speeded up, as of an academic course wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
aggrandizedamplifiedbeefed upbloatedbuydownelevated

Example

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"The yen's appreciation accelerated the decline of that company."

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