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Decelerating: meaning, definitions and examples

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decelerating

 

[ diːˈsɛl.ə.reɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

motion reduction

Decelerating refers to the process of reducing speed or velocity. It is often used in the context of vehicles or objects in motion that are slowing down.

Synonyms

braking, reducing speed, slowing down

Examples of usage

  • The car is decelerating as it approaches the stop sign.
  • The roller coaster began decelerating after reaching its peak.
  • The athlete was decelerating to avoid injury during the final stretch of the race.

Translations

Translations of the word "decelerating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desacelerando

🇮🇳 धीमा करना

🇩🇪 verlangsamend

🇮🇩 memperlambat

🇺🇦 уповільнюючи

🇵🇱 spowolnienie

🇯🇵 減速している

🇫🇷 décélérant

🇪🇸 desacelerando

🇹🇷 yavaşlama

🇰🇷 감속하는

🇸🇦 تخفيف السرعة

🇨🇿 zpomalující

🇸🇰 spomaľujúci

🇨🇳 减速的

🇸🇮 upočasnjevanje

🇮🇸 hægjandi

🇰🇿 баяулататын

🇬🇪 დაზიანება

🇦🇿 yavaşlama

🇲🇽 desacelerando

Word origin

The term 'decelerate' is derived from the Latin word 'celer,' meaning 'swift' or 'fast.' The prefix 'de-' is used to indicate a reversal or reduction. The concept of deceleration emerged with the development of physics and the study of motion, particularly in the 19th century when scientists sought to understand the forces affecting moving bodies. Over time, 'decelerate' became an essential term in various fields, including automotive engineering, aerodynamics, and transportation safety. As technology advanced, the effects of deceleration on vehicles and objects were studied more thoroughly, leading to improved designs and safety features to ensure effective slowing down in emergencies.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,262 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.