Synonyms of acceleration

acceleration

noun

as in rate

an increasing in speed or rate of occurrence

Experts predict a steady acceleration in economic growth over the next two years.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rate
• pace
• speed
• velocity
• rapidity
• clip
• swiftness
• quickness
• gait
• celerity
• tempo
• haste
• rapidness
• fleetness
• fastness
• speediness
• hurry
• precipitation
• warp speed
• rush
• precipitousness
• expedition
• alacrity
• hastiness
• drive
• promptness
• promptitude
• dispatch
• hustle
• expeditiousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowness
• sluggishness
• lethargy
• reluctance
• languor
• torpidity
• torpor
• deliberation
• leisureliness
• languidness
• deliberateness
• procrastination
• lateness
• dilatoriness
• pokiness

Examples of acceleration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For graphics acceleration, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Founders Edition card was used for all tests, except those focused on integrated graphics performance. —PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024

Ambient interior lighting options are also available, corresponding to drive modes, acceleration, or to suit the mood of the driver. —Josh Max, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024

There are a few nagging issues, like the dizzying amount of particle effects on the screen or abnormally fast acceleration and movement. —PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024

This is where the Moment Motors team test and tune the vehicle to be as road-equivalent to its original as possible (barring a few upgrades like instant torque and high acceleration). —New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2024