accelerative

English edit

Etymology edit

accelerate +‎ -ive

Pronunciation edit

(US) IPA^(key): /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt.ɪv/, /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt.ɪv/

Adjective edit

accelerative (comparative more accelerative, superlative most accelerative)

Relating to acceleration; adding to velocity; quickening.
- 1960 April, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, pages 210–211:
  The accelerative powers of a diesel unit like this are such that allowances for delays must be less than those with steam power: [...]

Derived terms edit

acceleratively

Translations edit

Translations

Polish: akceleracyjny (pl)

Italian edit

Adjective edit

accelerative

feminine plural of accelerativo

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