deceleration
pronunciation
How to pronounce deceleration in British English:
UK [ˌdi:selə'reɪʃn]
How to pronounce deceleration in American English:
US [ˌdiselə'reɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a decrease in speed
Word Origin
- deceleration (n.)
- 1894, originally in railroading, coined from de- "do the opposite of" (see de-) + (ac)celeration. Verily "deceleration" is a word which could only be coined by the Great Western. ["Engineering," Feb. 2, 1894]
Example
- 1. As these examples indicate , a deceleration need not precipitate disaster .
- 2. Deceleration is already evident : july growth slipped to 10 per cent .
- 3. Moreover this deceleration is partly intentional .
- 4. But a continued deceleration in profit growth means the gains should be limited .
- 5. Mr bernanke 's speech showed that he is not unhappy about the economy 's deceleration .