leistungssteigernd
Translation
performance-enhancing, performance-boosting
Examples
Er nahm leistungssteigernde Mittel.
He took performance-enhancing substances.
Das Training wirkt leistungssteigernd.
The training has a performance-enhancing effect.
Grammar Patterns
((leistungssteigernd)) + Noun (attributive) Leistungssteigernde Substanzen sind verboten.
wirken + ((leistungssteigernd)) (predicative) Koffein kann leistungssteigernd wirken.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beneficial, improving; Antonyms: performance-reducing (leistungsmindernd)
Etymology
From 'Leistung' (performance) + 'steigernd' (increasing), the present participle of 'steigern' (to increase, enhance).
Memory Tips
Think of 'steering' your performance upwards. 'Steigern' sounds a bit like 'steer' and means to increase.