accelerated
adj. US //ækˈsɛɫɝˌeɪtɪd// UK //ɐksˈɛləɹˌeɪtɪd// ac·cel·er·at·ed
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1 faster than usual (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatehappening or moving at a faster speed than normal.
characterised by an increase in speed or the rate of occurrence.
ExampleThe car's accelerated speed made it difficult for the driver to stay in his lane.
ExampleThe accelerated melting of the polar ice caps has become a primary concern for climatologists studying rising sea levels.
- speeded up
- quickened
- hastened
- decelerated
- slowed
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2 sooner than expected (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatehappening earlier than the original plan or schedule.
occurring or progressing at a rate that brings a conclusion or milestone earlier than anticipated.
ExampleShe is on an accelerated degree course that finishes in just two years.
ExampleThe company followed an accelerated timeline for the product launch to beat their competitors to the market.
- Adjectiveaccelerated
- Adverbacceleratedly