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decelerating
/diːˈsɛləˌreɪtɪŋ/
verlangsamend
The car is decelerating as it approaches the red light.
Das Auto verlangsamt sich, während es sich der Ampel nähert.
allgemein
sich verlangsamen; an Geschwindigkeit verlieren
The economy is decelerating after years of rapid growth.
Die Wirtschaft verlangsamt sich nach Jahren des schnellen Wachstums.
The train began decelerating before entering the station.
Der Zug begann zu verlangsamen, bevor er den Bahnhof erreichte.
Often used in technical contexts (e.g., physics, engineering) but also in general language.
Kollokationen
decelerating forceverlangsamende Kraftdecelerating speedverlangsamende Geschwindigkeit
Profi-Tipp
Technical vs. General Use
In physics, 'decelerating' implies a negative acceleration (slowing down). In general language, it often means 'slowing down' without strict scientific precision.
Wortursprung
From Latin *de-* (down, away) + *celerare* (to hasten), via French *décélérer*. First recorded in English in the early 20th century.
Verwendungshinweise
Common in both technical and everyday contexts. In physics, it specifically refers to a reduction in velocity (negative acceleration).
Wortzerlegung
de-
down, away (prefix)
prefix-celerate
to hasten (from Latin *celer*)
root-ing
present participle suffix
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