English Explanatory Dictionary

decelerate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reduce the velocity of something.
  2. To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease.
  3. To go slower.

Pronunciation

/diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decelerate.wav

Word forms

decelerate decelerates decelerating decelerated

Etymology

Late 19th c., from de- + (ac)celerate. Compare deaccelerate.

Synonyms

slow down slow retard

Antonyms

accelerate

Derived words

deceleratingly deceleration decelerationism decelerative decelerator deceleron undecelerated
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