Deceleration in English dictionary

  • deceleration

    Meanings and definitions of "Deceleration"

    • (uncountable) The act or process of decelerating.
    • (countable) The amount by which a speed or velocity decreases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).
    • noun
      (uncountable)
      The act or process of decelerating.
    • noun
      (countable)
      The amount by which a speed or velocity decreases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).
    • the act or process of decelerating
    • amount by which a speed or velocity decreases
    • The amount by which a speed or velocity decreases.
    • The act of decreasing the speed of an object.
    • The state of becoming slower.
    • noun
      a decrease in rate of change; "the deceleration of the arms race"
    • noun
      (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity
    • noun
      the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed; "he initiated deceleration by braking"

    Synonyms of "Deceleration" in English dictionary

    alteration, slowing, speed are the top synonyms of "Deceleration" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "Deceleration" in English dictionary

    acceleration is the antonym of "Deceleration" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Deceleration

    • deceleration ( countable and uncountable;  plural  decelerations)
    • deceleration (countable and uncountable, plural decelerations)
  • Deceleration

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