accelerated

adjective

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

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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

Glaciology experts have warned that climate change is already causing glaciers to retreat at an accelerated pace. —Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

According to him, the company is planning for the simultaneous construction of multiple medium and light ice cutters, aiming for an accelerated initial hull completion followed by a continuous, parallel building cycle. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

The program provided one dedicated certification officer, plus system and overhead support, to facilitate an accelerated review of Small Business Enterprise certification applications. —Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026

On Thursday, the Supreme Court took back the case and set an accelerated schedule for the coming week, when prosecutors and defense attorneys can argue over whether to finish the analysis. —Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 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