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ACCELERATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Acceleration.

How to pronounce acceleration:

US

Acceleration - as a noun

An increase in rate of change

Example: "Modern science caused an acceleration of cultural change"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alteration10change12modification20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deceleration15

The act of accelerating; increasing the speed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quickening26speedup12
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deceleration15

(physics) a rate of increase of velocity

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rate4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deceleration15

Example Sentences

"The car's acceleration was impressive, reaching 0 to 60 mph in just 5 seconds."
"The acceleration of a falling object due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s²."
"The rocket experienced high acceleration as it lifted off into space."
"A sudden increase in acceleration may cause the passengers to feel a strong jerk."
"The skater's acceleration was evident as he gained speed while gliding on ice."
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Word Game Points

Is ACCELERATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acceleration is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACCELERATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is ACCELERATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acceleration is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACCELERATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is ACCELERATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acceleration is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACCELERATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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