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accelerable

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/əkˈsɛlərəbəl/

capable of being sped up

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accelerable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accelerabilis,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'celer' meant 'swift.'

Historical Evolution

'accelerabilis' transformed into the French word 'accélérable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accelerable.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'capable of being made swift,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being accelerated.

The process is accelerable with the right technology.

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Last updated: 2025/04/12 06:21