Acceleration

Pronunciation: /ˌækˌsɛlərˈeɪʃən/

Acceleration (noun)

  1. The process of something moving faster.
  2. The rate at which speed changes over time.
  3. An increase in the rate of economic growth.

Examples

  • The car's acceleration was impressive on the highway.
  • Acceleration is crucial for a sports car's performance.

Common collocations: rapid acceleration, smooth acceleration, control acceleration, measure acceleration, constant acceleration

Synonyms of Acceleration

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Acceleration

  • opposite of increasing speed