Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deceleration

noun

/ˌdiːsɛləˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The process of slowing down or decreasing speed.

Examples

The car experienced rapid deceleration when the driver applied the brakes.
In physics, deceleration is often represented as negative acceleration.
The deceleration of the spacecraft was unprecedented during its re-entry into the atmosphere.

Meaning

Deceleration refers to the reduction in the speed or velocity of an object. It is considered the opposite of acceleration, which is when an object speeds up.