noun
- instances of reducing speed or slowing down
Usage: plural of deceleration
Examples
- The car experienced several sharp decelerations during heavy traffic.
- Scientists measured the decelerations of falling objects in the experiment.
- The roller coaster’s sudden decelerations made some riders feel queasy.
- Economic decelerations often precede recessions.
- The spacecraft’s controlled decelerations allowed for a safe landing.
- Multiple decelerations were recorded as the train approached the station.