This is the 15112th most frequent German word.
steigend
Rising or increasing.
In this sentence, 'steigend(e)' is used as an adjective to describe 'Zahl' (number), indicating an upward or increasing trend.
Die steigende Zahl der Teilnehmer zeigt das Interesse an der Veranstaltung.
The increasing number of participants shows the interest in the event.
Here, 'steigend' functions as a present participle derived from the verb 'steigen' (to rise), acting as part of the predicate to describe the subject.
Die Temperaturen sind in dieser Region im Frühjahr oft steigend.
The temperatures in this region are often rising in spring.
Finally, 'steigend' appears as a verbal adjective in combination with an adverb ('stetig') to describe the ongoing rise of the stock price.