wachsender
Translation
growing, increasing, expanding
Examples
Ein wachsender Baum braucht viel Wasser.
A growing tree needs a lot of water.
Wir sehen eine wachsende Nachfrage nach diesem Produkt.
We are seeing a growing demand for this product.
Grammar Patterns
((wachsender)) + Noun Functions as an adjective modifying a noun. A growing market offers new opportunities.
Similar Words
zunehmend (increasing), steigend (rising); Antonyms: schrumpfend (shrinking), abnehmend (decreasing)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'wachsen' (to grow). Cognate with the English 'wax' (as in 'wax and wane').
Memory Tips
Think of a plant 'wachsen' (growing) towards the sun. 'Wachsender' describes this process.