catalytic
adjective/ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/
Frequency rank: #10,356 most common English word
Meaning
causing or accelerating a change or reaction without being consumed in the process.
Example sentence
The new policy had catalytic effects on the growth of small businesses across the region.
Synonyms & related words
- accelerating
- stimulating
- triggering
- transformative
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