Synonyms for

Acceleration

Verb / ˌæˌkselɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for acceleration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time. It measures how quickly something is speeding up or slowing down.

Synonyms & similar words

deceleration quickening speedup quicken hasten expedite advance boost escalate intensify amplify augment enlarge multiply increase grow rise climb surge spurt burst bullet

Synonyms by register

Formal

increase in velocity rate of change of velocity speeding up

Informal

speeding up gaining speed picking up speed

Literary

quickening impetus

Antonyms

deceleration slowing decrease reduction cessation halt

Common collocations

  • constant acceleration
  • average acceleration
  • angular acceleration
  • positive acceleration
  • negative acceleration
  • acceleration due to gravity
  • acceleration phase

Word family

noun acceleration
verb accelerate
adjective accelerated
adverb acceleratedly

Usage note

Acceleration refers to the rate at which velocity changes. It can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down, often called deceleration).

Example sentences

  1. The acceleration of the roller coaster made my stomach drop!
  2. The acceleration of the rocket was so powerful it shook the ground.
  3. The acceleration of the athlete was impressive as he ran the race.
  4. The acceleration of the train made it difficult to stand up straight.
  5. The acceleration of the wind caused the trees to sway.

Quotes

  • Life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quickly you hardly catch it going. - Tennessee Williams
  • The beauty of the soul shines out when a man bears with composure one heavy mischance after another, not because he does not feel them, but because he is a man of high and heroic temper. - Aristotle
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker

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