decelerate

Word parts

de- + accelerate

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /diːˈsɛləreɪt/
• Hyphenation: de‧cel‧er‧ate

Verb

Plain form decelerate

Third-person singular decelerates

Past tense decelerated

Past participle decelerated

Present participle decelerating

1. If something decelerates, it slows down.
   • Antonym: accelerate