Associations to the word «Decelerate»

Wiktionary

DECELERATE, verb. To reduce the velocity of something
DECELERATE, verb. To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease
DECELERATE, verb. (intransitive) to go slower

Dictionary definition

DECELERATE, verb. Lose velocity; move more slowly; "The car decelerated".
DECELERATE, verb. Reduce the speed of; "He slowed down the car".

Wise words

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Hippocrates