deceleration
Translation
deceleration, slowing down
Examples
The pilot began the plane's deceleration.
The pilot began the plane's deceleration.
There was a deceleration in economic growth.
There was a deceleration in economic growth.
Grammar Patterns
((the deceleration of sth.)) the slowing down of (sth.) The deceleration of the car was sudden.
((a deceleration in sth.)) a reduction in the speed or rate of (sth.) There was a deceleration in sales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slowing, reduction; Antonyms: acceleration, speeding up
Etymology
From 'de-' (opposite of) + 'celer' (swift) + '-ation' (noun suffix). It is the direct opposite of 'acceleration'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-' as in 'decrease' and 'celer' from 'accelerate'. It's a decrease in acceleration.