acceleration

/ˌæksˌɛlɚˈeɪʃən/ · 5 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. an increase in rate of change
   “modern science caused an acceleration of cultural change”
2. the act of accelerating; increasing the speed
3. (physics) a rate of increase of velocity

Synonyms for acceleration

• quickening
• speedup

Antonyms of acceleration

• deceleration

Words that rhyme with acceleration

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation