zunehmend
Translation
increasingly, growing, progressively
Examples
Die Preise steigen zunehmend.
The prices are increasingly rising.
Das Problem wird zunehmend komplexer.
The problem is becoming increasingly complex.
Grammar Patterns
zunehmend + adjective/adverb increasingly ... The task became zunehmend difficult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: steigend, wachsend; Antonyms: abnehmend, sinkend
Etymology
From 'zu-' (towards, in addition) and 'nehmend' (taking), the present participle of 'nehmen'. It literally means 'taking on' or 'adding to'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'taking' (nehmen) something 'to' (zu) a pile, thus 'increasing' it.