Deceleration
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deceleration is a noun meaning (uncountable) The act or process of decelerating.
Meaning
(uncountable) The act or process of decelerating.
More Meanings
- (countable) The amount by which a speed or velocity decreases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity), an acceleration having a negative numerical value.
Example Sentences
The rocket is now in deceleration.
The brakes produce a deceleration of 10 metres per second.
Comparing both Regions' 1959 services against those of 1939 an appreciable deceleration is evident. This was due to increased loadings, even though more trains were being run, while on the W.R. in particular the increased volume of freight traffic over the line shared the blame.
Word Forms
- decelerations
Synonyms for deceleration
Depending on context, synonyms include retardation, slowing.
Antonyms for deceleration
Common opposites include acceleration.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slowing, retardation, decel, slowdown, slackening, downturn.
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