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deceleration

dɪ,sɛlɝr'eɪʃʌn

Synonyms of deceleration Antonyms of deceleration Examples of deceleration Usage of deceleration Parts of deceleration Definition that contains deceleration Words sounding like deceleration Explanation of deceleration

noun
a decrease in rate of change
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"the deceleration of the arms race"

Similar:

retardation slowing

Opposite:

acceleration

type of:
modification change alteration
noun
(physics) a rate of decrease in velocity
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Opposite:

acceleration

type of:
rate
noun
the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed
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"he initiated deceleration by braking"
Opposite:

acceleration

type of:
speeding speed hurrying

Definition that contains deceleration

whiplash an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
whiplash injury an injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)