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deceleration

UK
/ˌdiːˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiːˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/

Translations

decelerationnoun
decelerations
pl
The deceleration of the car was noticeable as it approached the traffic light.
Le ralentissement de la voiture était perceptible à l'approche du feu rouge.
décélérationTerme de physique.
The spacecraft experienced a deceleration of 9.8 m/s² during re-entry.
Le vaisseau spatial a subi une décélération de 9,8 m/s² pendant sa rentrée atmosphérique.
ralentissementEn économie.
The country experienced a deceleration in its economic growth due to the global recession.
Le pays a connu un ralentissement de sa croissance économique en raison de la récession mondiale.
Additional translations
décélérationTerme technique ou scientifique.
Synonyms
reduction in speed
diminution of speed
retardation
decrease in velocity
slowing down
Antonyms
acceleration
decelerationadjective
more deceleration
Comp.
most deceleration
Super.
UK
/ˌdiːˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/
US
/ˌdiːˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/
Attributive use of the noun: used before another noun to denote relation to deceleration (e.g. "deceleration lane").

Definitions

decelerationnoun
The reduction in speed or rate of something.
The deceleration of the car was noticeable as it approached the traffic light.
A decrease in the rate of economic growth.
The country experienced a deceleration in its economic growth due to the global recession.
Negative acceleration; the rate at which an object's velocity decreases with time.
The spacecraft experienced a deceleration of 9.8 m/s² during re-entry.
decelerationadjective
Relating to or designed for slowing down or reducing speed.
Drivers must move into the deceleration lane before exiting the highway.
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