Acceleration
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Acceleration ( noun )
- The rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time.
- An increase in rate or amount.
Origin:
From latin accelerare, present infinitive of accelero ("to hasten, quicken"), from ad- ("to") + celerare ("to make swift"), from celer ("swif.t")
Examples:
- The acceleration of the car on the highway was impressive.
- The acceleration of the economy was a sign of a healthy recovery.
- The rocket's acceleration as it lifted off the launchpad was intense.
- He felt the acceleration as the rollercoaster began its descent.
- The company's sales showed an acceleration in the last quarter.
(As a verb)
Acceleration ( verb )
- To cause to move faster.
- To cause an increase in rate or amount.
Origin:
From latin accelerare, present infinitive of accelero ("to hasten, quicken"), from ad- ("to") + celerare ("to make swift"), from celer ("swif.t")
Examples:
- He accelerated the car as he merged onto the highway.
- The company's efforts to expand accelerated their growth.
- The rocket's engines accelerated it into space.
- The train accelerated as it left the station.
- The disease accelerated rapidly, causing a decline in the patient's health.