Increasingly
Example: Trends increasingly influence decision-making
Definition
"Increasingly" is an adverb used to describe something that happens more and more over time or to a greater extent. It emphasizes a gradual rise or growth in the degree or frequency of an action or condition, as in the phrase 'Trends increasingly influence decision-making.'
Etymology
The word "increasingly" originates from the adjective "increasing," which comes from the verb "increase," derived from the Latin 'increscere,' meaning 'to grow or enlarge.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form an adverb, indicating the manner or degree of an action. Did you know? The root 'crease' in "increase" relates to growth, similar to how a crease in fabric can expand.
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"Increasingly" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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