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deceleration

/ˌdiːˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/

decelerationnoun

decelerations

Translations

The deceleration of the car was noticeable as it approached the traffic light.

Замедление автомобиля было заметно, когда он приближался к светофору.

Additional translations

снижение скорости

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

reduction in speed

diminution of speed

decrease in velocity

slowing down

Antonyms

decelerationadjective

more deceleration

Comp.

most deceleration

Super.

/ˌdiːˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/

Attributive use of the noun: used before another noun to denote relation to deceleration (e.g. "deceleration lane").

Definitions

Relating to or designed for slowing down or reducing speed.

Drivers must move into the deceleration lane before exiting the highway.