accelerative

English

Etymology

From accelerate +‎ -ive.

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt.ɪv/, /ækˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt.ɪv/

Adjective

accelerative (comparative more accelerative, superlative most accelerative)

1. 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

• acceleratively

 

Translations

Translations

• Polish: akceleracyjny (pl)

Italian

Adjective

accelerative

1. feminine plural of accelerativo