Adjektiv

beschleunigt

accelerated, sped up, expedited

Das Auto hat stark beschleunigt.

The car accelerated sharply.

Wir brauchen ein beschleunigtes Verfahren.

We need an expedited procedure.

((as part of perfect tense)) as part of the perfect tense Das Auto hat beschleunigt.

((as an adjective)) as an adjective Das ist ein beschleunigtes Verfahren.

Synonyms: schnell, rasch; Antonyms: verlangsamt, gebremst

Past participle of the verb 'beschleunigen' (to accelerate). From 'be-' (prefix) + 'schleunig' (quick, speedy).

Think of making something 'schnell' (fast). The 'be-' prefix turns the idea into an action.

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