C1nounsciencetransport
US/əkˌsel.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/əkˌsel.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
an increase in speed, or the rate at which something gets faster
In context
The car has quick acceleration, which makes it fun to drive on open roads.
Scientists have noticed an acceleration in the rate at which the ice is melting.
Gravity gives a falling object a constant acceleration toward the ground.
Words that go with acceleration
adjective + noun
- rapid accelerationRapid acceleration uses more fuel.
- sudden accelerationSudden acceleration threw us back in our seats.
- gravitational accelerationGravitational acceleration on Earth is about 9.8 meters per second squared.
noun + preposition
- acceleration ofThere was an acceleration of economic growth last year.
- acceleration inThe data show an acceleration in sales.
verb + noun
- experience accelerationPassengers experience acceleration as the plane takes off.