increasing

American  

[in-kree-sing] / ɪnˈkri sɪŋ /

adjective

1. growing larger or greater; enlarging; augmenting.

2. Mathematics. (of a function) having the property that for any two points in the domain such that one is larger than the other, the image of the larger point is greater than or equal to the image of the smaller point; nondecreasing.

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Usage

What does increasing mean? Increasing is an adjective that means growing or rising—becoming greater or more in number, amount, size, or in some other way.It comes from the continuous tense (-ing form) of the verb increase, which means to become greater or more in number, amount, size, or in some other way, as in Our profits will increase as demand increases.The word increased can also be used as an adjective to describe things that have risen or grown, as in an increased appetite.Example: The increasing value of the dollar.

Other Word Forms

• increasingly adverb
• unincreasing adjective

Etymology

Origin of increasing

First recorded in 1590–1600; increase, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Earlier research has shown that shingles infections can trigger blood clot formation near the brain and heart, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and venous thromboembolism.

From Science Daily

Yet now the U.S. may be creating similar shadow banks in a new form: crypto companies operating with increasing access to the banking system — without many of the requirements applicable to traditional banks.

From MarketWatch

Prices for memory chips have boomed as a result, significantly increasing profits for Micron and its peers.

From MarketWatch

So this solution runs counter to the financial interests of any AI companies that depend on steadily increasing user engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is the latest in a trend of increasing equity for women athletes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accelerating
• deepening
• escalating
• growing
• intensifying