ESCALATED To escalate means to increase rapidly or intensify, with the derived forms being escalation (plural), escalating (-ing), escalated (-ed), escalator (-er), most escalated (-est), and escalatingly (-ly). An escalation involves a rapid increase or intensification, with related forms including escalations (plural), escalating (present participle), escalated (past tense), escalator (comparative form), most escalated (superlative form), and escalatingly (adverb form).
The word ESCALATED can be used in various contexts in written and spoken English. As a valid Scrabble word, it represents a legitimate part of the English lexicon, even if it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation.
Understanding words like ESCALATED helps expand your vocabulary and appreciation for the diversity of the English language. Many words in the Scrabble dictionary come from specialized fields, historical periods, or other languages, showing how English continues to evolve and incorporate new terms.
Word: ESCALATED
Length: 9 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word ESCALATED can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.