accelerative

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English

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Etymology

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accelerate +‎ -ive

Pronunciation

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

Adjective

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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: [...]

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Adjective

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accelerative

  1. feminine plural of accelerativo