noun
deceleration
Deceleration (noun) means the act or process of decelerating.
noun
1
The act or process of decelerating.
2
The amount by which a speed or velocity decreases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity), an acceleration having a negative numerical value.
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Etymology
From de- + (ac)celeration.
Rhymes for deceleration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of deceleration?
"deceleration" (noun) means the act or process of decelerating.
What are the different meanings of deceleration?
"deceleration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act or process of decelerating; 2. The amount by which a speed or velocity decreases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity), an acceleration having a negative numerical value.