deceleration

/dɪsˌɛlɚˈeɪʃən/ · 5 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a decrease in rate of change
   “the deceleration of the arms race”
2. (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity
3. the act of decelerating; decreasing the speed
   “he initiated deceleration by braking”

Synonyms for deceleration

• slowing
• retardation

Antonyms of deceleration

• acceleration

Words that rhyme with deceleration

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