The acceleration
Example: The acceleration increases speed over a short time
Definition
"The acceleration" is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time, typically measured in meters per second squared. It describes how quickly an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction during motion.
Etymology
The word "acceleration" comes from the Latin verb 'accelerare,' meaning 'to hasten' or 'to quicken.' It combines 'ad-' meaning 'toward' and 'celer' meaning 'swift.' Did you know? The term was adopted in physics to describe changes in motion, reflecting the idea of increasing speed.
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"The acceleration" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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