acceleration
The word “acceleration” has 5 syllables: ac-cel-er-a-tion
It's pronounced as /əˌsɛləˈreɪʃən/
What is synonym and antonym for acceleration?
In the thesaurus, “acceleration” has 4 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for acceleration along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for acceleration
Antonyms for acceleration
- lethargy
- reluctance
- slowness
- sluggishness
Meanings of acceleration
- noun
- The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
- The amount by which a speed or velocity increases (and so a scalar quantity or a vector quantity).
- The change of velocity with respect to time (can include deceleration or changing direction).
- The advancement of students at a rate that places them ahead of where they would be in the regular school curriculum.
Example Sentences
- The acceleration of the car was impressive during the race.
- Scientists studied the acceleration of particles in the collider.
- The coach emphasized the importance of acceleration in sprinting.
- We measured the acceleration of the vehicle during the test drive.
- Climate change has led to an acceleration of environmental issues.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acceleration, such as: lethargy, pace, rate, reluctance, slowness, sluggishness, speed.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- motivating
- motivational
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- rushing
- stimulating
- stirring
- vitalizing
velocity
- acceleration
- momentum
- pace
- quickness
- rate
- speed
- tempo