decelerate
decelerate
Definition
de·cel·er·ate (dē sel′ər āt′)
transitive verb, intransitive verb decelerated -·at′ed, decelerating -·at′·ing
to reduce the speed (of); slow down
Etymology: de- + (ac)celerate
decelerate
Usage Examples
Object
- process: However, what we do or do not do to a building can accelerate or decelerate this process.
- object: An unbalanced force will always accelerate or decelerate an object.
Adjective complement
- relative: At 15-16 years the growth of girls decelerates relative to boys.
Modifying Another Word
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