ADJECTIVE

zunehmend/ˈt͡suːˌneːmənt/increasing; growing; rising

zunehmend is a German adjective that means increasing, growing, or rising. It is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌneːmənt/.

Definitions

1.increasing in size, number, strength or intensity(general)

a.becoming more or greater; increasing

Die Temperaturen sind in den letzten Jahren zunehmend gestiegen.—Temperatures have increasingly risen in recent years.

2.more and more; with increasing frequency or intensity(adverbial)

a.to a greater extent

Er fühlt sich zunehmend gestresst.—He feels increasingly stressed.

Adjective Forms

Positivezunehmend

Frequently asked questions

What does "zunehmend" mean in English?
"zunehmend" means increasing, growing, or rising. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "zunehmend"?
"zunehmend" is pronounced /ˈt͡suːˌneːmənt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "zunehmend"?
"zunehmend" is a adjective in German.

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