Accelerated

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To increase speed or rate; to hasten.

They decided to accelerate the project to meet the upcoming deadline.

To cause an object to move faster; to speed up.

The driver had to accelerate quickly to avoid the oncoming traffic.

adjective

Increased in speed or rate; fast-tracked.

The new software offered an accelerated processing time, allowing tasks to be completed more quickly.

Made to progress faster than usual.

The accelerated course allows students to earn their degree in just one year instead of two.

Characterized by an increase in pace or intensity.

The accelerated growth of the plants was evident after the rains.

From Latin 'acceleratus', past participle of 'accelerare', meaning 'to hasten' or 'to hasten to a place'.

accelerated learning

A method of education that allows for faster completion of material.

accelerated pace

A speed that is faster than usual.

accelerated rate

A frequency of change or growth that is higher than normal.

accelerate

To begin to move more quickly.

acceleration

The process of increasing in speed or rate.

accelerator

A device used to increase speed or rate.

Moving quickly or rapidly.

He's been so accelerated lately, always rushing through everything!

To get things done faster than usual.

We need to accelerate this project if we want to meet the deadline.