deceleration
/ˌdiːseləˈreɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण डीसेलरेशन
मंदन, गति में कमी
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noun
- 1
[U]
a reduction in the speed at which a vehicle or object is moving
मंदन, गति में कमी
- The pilot felt the sudden deceleration as the plane landed.
- Seat belts protect passengers during rapid deceleration.
Synonyms retardation slowing
Opposite acceleration
- 2
[U]
a reduction in the rate at which something happens or grows
(वृद्धि की) गति में कमी
- a deceleration in economic growth
- There has been a deceleration in the rate of inflation.
Synonyms slowdown
Opposite acceleration
◇Word family
decelerate verb
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: In physics, deceleration is also called retardation or negative acceleration.
Usage: Physics में deceleration को retardation या negative acceleration भी कहा जाता है।