Looking for the meaning of the word DECELERATING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DECELERATING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Decelerate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 19th century: from de- (expressing removal) + a shortened form of accelerate
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdiːˈsɛləreɪt
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈsɛləreɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
reduce or cause to reduce in speed
Short Definition:reduce or cause to reduce in speed
Examples:- the train began to decelerate
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