decelerable
|de-cel-er-a-ble|
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/dɪˈsɛlərəbəl/
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/dɪˈsiːlərəbəl/
capable of slowing down
Etymology
Etymology Information
'decelerable' originates from the Latin prefix 'de-' meaning 'down' and 'celerare' meaning 'to hasten'.
Historical Evolution
'decelerare' transformed into the English word 'decelerate', and eventually became the adjective 'decelerable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to slow down', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of being decelerated or slowed down.
The vehicle is decelerable under certain conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 17:02