zunehmend
Translation
increasing, growing, rising
Examples
Die zunehmende Umweltverschmutzung ist ein Problem.
The increasing pollution is a problem.
Er zeigte zunehmendes Interesse an dem Thema.
He showed increasing interest in the topic.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) ((Noun)) as an adjective before a noun The increasing heat is unbearable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: steigend, wachsend; Antonyms: abnehmend, sinkend
Etymology
From 'zu-' (towards, increasing) + 'nehmen' (to take). Literally 'to take on' more.
Memory Tips
Think of 'taking' (nehmen) 'more' (zu) of something, hence it is 'increasing'.