deceleration
Translation
deceleration, slowing down
Examples
The pilot began the deceleration of the aircraft.
The pilot began the deceleration of the aircraft.
There has been a deceleration in economic growth.
There has been a deceleration in economic growth.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the process of slowing down. The deceleration of the car was sudden.
((in sth.)) a reduction in the rate of progress. We saw a deceleration in sales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slowing, braking, retardation; Antonyms: acceleration, speeding up
Etymology
Prefix 'de-' (opposite of) + 'celerate' (from Latin 'celer' meaning 'swift') + '-ion' (noun suffix). Literally, the opposite of acceleration.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-' as 'decrease'. Deceleration is a decrease in acceleration (speed).