decelerate

Also de·ac·cel·er·ate

[dee-sel-uh-reyt]

verb (used with object)

decelerated, decelerating 

1. to decrease the velocity of.

   He decelerates the bobsled when he nears a curve.

2. to slow the rate of increase of.

   efforts to decelerate inflation.

verb (used without object)

decelerated, decelerating 

1. to slow down.

   The plane decelerated just before landing.

decelerate

/ diːˈsɛləˌreɪt /

verb

1. to slow down or cause to slow down

Other Word Forms

• deceleration noun
• decelerator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of decelerate¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; de- + (ac)celerate

Word History and Origins

Origin of decelerate¹

C19: from _de- + _accelerate

Example Sentences

Home price growth is expected to slow to 1.4% in September, marking the eighth consecutive month of decelerating gains.

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Elastic raised its forecast for full-year revenue, but its call implied growth in cloud will decelerate further in the third quarter, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Thomas Blakey said in a research note.

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Its revenue growth has decelerated sharply as the company shifts its approach to focus on supporting merchants and the sustainable development of its platforms.

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While the pace decelerated, prices for food bought from stores remains elevated and have outpaced overall inflation for nine consecutive months.

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“Our projection is that inflationary pressure will continue to decelerate,” Kalyalya said.

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