Decelerated: meaning, definitions and examples
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decelerated
[ ˌdiːsɛlɛˈreɪtɪd ]
motion decrease
Decelerated refers to the process of reducing speed or slowing down. It is often used in the context of vehicles or objects that are in motion. When something decelerates, it goes from a higher speed to a lower speed, ultimately coming to a stop or slowing significantly.
Synonyms
braked, reduced speed, slowed, slowed down
Examples of usage
- The car decelerated as it approached the stop sign.
- He decelerated his bike to avoid a collision.
- The rocket decelerated before entering the atmosphere.
- The runner decelerated after finishing the race.
Translations
Translations of the word "decelerated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 declarado
🇮🇳 घोषित
🇩🇪 erklärt
🇮🇩 dinyatakan
🇺🇦 декларований
🇵🇱 deklarowany
🇯🇵 宣言された
🇫🇷 déclaré
🇪🇸 declarado
🇹🇷 beyan edilen
🇰🇷 선언된
🇸🇦 مُعلَن
🇨🇿 prohlášený
🇸🇰 vyhlásený
🇨🇳 声明的
🇸🇮 razglašen
🇮🇸 tilkynnt
🇰🇿 жарияланған
🇬🇪 გამოცხადებული
🇦🇿 bəyannamə olunan
🇲🇽 declarado
Word origin
The term 'decelerated' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'de-' which implies reversal or removal, and 'celerate,' which comes from the Latin word 'celer', meaning 'swift' or 'fast'. Thus, the term conveys the idea of reducing rapidity. It first appeared in the English language in the early 20th century, particularly in the fields of physics and mechanics, to describe the decrease in velocity of moving bodies. The concept became increasingly significant with advancements in technology and transportation, as engineers and scientists needed a precise vocabulary to describe the dynamics of motion in various contexts. Over the years, 'decelerated' has found its place in everyday language, used in both academic and informal settings to describe the act of slowing down, whether it's a car coming to a stop or a person reducing their pace.