| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|ves ə nt adjective
Etymology: Latin ingravescent-, ingravescens, present participle of ingravescere to become heavier, to become worse, from in- in- (II) + gravescere to become heavy, from gravis heavy, severe — more at grieve
: gradually increasing in severity
ingravescent disease
ingravescent abnormality of function