Acceleration ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Acceleration ( noun )

1. The rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time.
2. 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:

1. The acceleration of the car on the highway was impressive.
2. The acceleration of the economy was a sign of a healthy recovery.
3. The rocket's acceleration as it lifted off the launchpad was intense.
4. He felt the acceleration as the rollercoaster began its descent.
5. The company's sales showed an acceleration in the last quarter.

(As a verb)

Acceleration ( verb )

1. To cause to move faster.
2. 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:

1. He accelerated the car as he merged onto the highway.
2. The company's efforts to expand accelerated their growth.
3. The rocket's engines accelerated it into space.
4. The train accelerated as it left the station.
5. The disease accelerated rapidly, causing a decline in the patient's health.