wachsendes
Translation
growing, increasing, developing
Examples
Das ist ein wachsendes Problem.
That is a growing problem.
Wir sehen ein wachsendes Interesse.
We are seeing a growing interest.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective before a noun)) growing, increasing A wachsendes Unternehmen needs more employees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zunehmend (increasing), steigend (rising); Antonyms: abnehmend (decreasing), schrumpfend (shrinking)
Etymology
This is the present participle 'wachsend' (from the verb 'wachsen', to grow) with the neuter adjective ending '-es'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'wachsen' to the English word 'wax', as in a 'waxing moon' which is growing. 'Wachsendes' is something that is 'waxing' or growing.