Accelerated

/ækˈsɛləˌreɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

increased in speed, rate, or pace; happening faster than normal

Etymology

From Latin acceleratus, past participle of accelerare, from ad- 'toward' + celerare 'to hasten', from celer 'swift'

Kelly Says

We live in an accelerated world where everything from learning to aging seems to happen faster - sometimes it's progress, sometimes it's just rushing!

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