erhöhte
Translation
increased, elevated, raised, heightened
Examples
Die erhöhte Temperatur ist ein Problem.
The increased temperature is a problem.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) increased... The increased temperature is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gesteigert, gestiegen; Antonyms: gesenkt, verringert
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'erhöhen' (to raise). From the prefix 'er-' (indicating change or achievement) and 'hoch' (high).
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-' as 'making something happen' and 'hoch' as 'high'. So, 'erhöht' means 'made high' or 'increased'.