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English
Etymology
accelerate + -ive
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ɪk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt.ɪv/, /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt.ɪv/
Adjective
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: [...]
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Italian
Adjective
accelerative
- feminine plural of accelerativo