accelerated

adjective

ac·​cel·​er·​at·​ed ik-ˈse-lə-ˌrā-təd 

ak-

1

: occurring or developing at a faster rate than usual

an industry that is growing at an accelerated pace

2

: designed to be completed in a shorter length of time than usual

taking an accelerated course in English

Examples of accelerated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The accelerated computing that once lived only in hyperscale data centers can now be deployed on-premises, at the edge, or in a hybrid arrangement an agency controls. — Derek Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The accelerated timeline keeps tests optional through the fall 2027 enrollment period while teeing up future potential changes to exam and course requirements. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

The remnant’s northern part is aglow with gamma rays from accelerated protons, however—indicating the shock is interacting with a dense cloud of ionized hydrogen gas called the S249 H II region. — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 21 July 2026

Researchers said that all of these contribute to greater frailty and poorer health, resulting in accelerated aging. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of accelerate

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for accelerated

• abbreviated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated
• agglutinated