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Decelerate definition

dē-sĕlə-rāt
decelerated decelerates decelerating
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To decrease the velocity of.
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To slow down the rate of advancement of.

Measures intended to decelerate the arms buildup.

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To decrease in velocity.
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To reduce the speed (of); slow down.
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To reduce the velocity of something.
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To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease.
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(intransitive) To go slower.
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Origin of decelerate

  • de– (ac)celerate

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition