Definition

To a greater degree or amount; more and more over time.

Example

The weather is becoming increasingly warm as summer approaches.

Conversation

Have you noticed how the weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable lately?

Yeah, it feels like every week there's a new surprise!

I know, right? It makes planning anything outdoors so challenging.

Exactly! We should just be ready for anything at this point.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Increasingly → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into or within), "crease" (from Latin "crescere", meaning to grow), and "-ingly" (a suffix forming adverbs). The word describes the action of growing or becoming more within a certain context or over time.

Memory Tip

Think of something 'growing' ('crescere') 'into' a larger state — that's why increasingly means becoming more over time.

Visually Confused Words