accel
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B2
/əˈsɛl/
increase in speed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accel' originates from the English word 'acceleration', which is derived from the Latin word 'accelerare', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'celer' meant 'swift'.
Historical Evolution
'accelerare' transformed into the English word 'acceleration', and 'accel' became a colloquial abbreviation in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to increase speed', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
short for 'acceleration', often used in informal contexts to refer to the rate of change of velocity.
The car's accel is impressive, reaching 60 mph in just 3 seconds.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 06:06