Also means
increasing
Usage Note
Creciente is invariable for gender (el número creciente, la demanda creciente) and is typically used before or after a noun to indicate a trend that is rising. It also means 'crescent' in luna creciente (waxing moon). The opposite is menguante (waning/decreasing).
Examples
"Hay una creciente demanda de energías renovables."
Natural Translation
There is a growing demand for renewable energies.
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