Newton's Second Law says: "Force is equal to the change in momentum per change in time. For a constant mass, force equals mass times acceleration".
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Acceleration
/əkˌsɛl.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
Synonyms for "acceleration" (88 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
Noun(9 words)
quickeningspeedupaccaccelerated motioncatalysischange in motionchange in ratechange in velocitychanges in rate
Verb(3 words)
accelerate data collectionboost motor speedboost speed
Adjective(1 words)
bold momentum
Strong matches (26)
Verb(2 words)
changes motionhasten completion
concentrationcondensationconsolidationdeepeningdouble quickdouble timedouble-quickdouble-quick timedriveenhancementexacerbationexaggerationexplosionfestinationforced marchforwardinggetawayhasteningheating-upheightening
Noun(2 words)
Related words (44)
Noun(19 words)
increase in velocityincrease pace of workmore motion-changedmost significant motion-changemotion changemotion change conceptmotion change examplemotion change ratemotion changedmotion-change dynamicsmotion-change rateracingrate of accelerationrate of velocity changespeed increasespeedupssudden speed increasevelocity gainvelocity rate of change
information explosionintensificationmagnificationpickuppopulation explosionquickeningredoublingreinforcementspeedingspeedupspurtstep upstep-upstrengtheningthrusttightening
Adverb(2 words)
more acceleratingmore motion-change
Verb(3 words)
Adjective(4 words)
rapid motion-changesignificant motion-changesignificant velocity changeunbalanced force effect
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: quickening, speedup, acc, accelerando, accelerate data collection.
- Sentence evidence is available for acceleration, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "acceleration".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "acceleration"
Keep "acceleration" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "acceleration" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "acceleration", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "acceleration" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
6 entriesangular accelerationeconomic accelerationgravitational accelerationlearning accelerationtechnological accelerationuniform acceleration
Collocations
5 entriesacceleration due to gravityinstantaneous accelerationrapid accelerationrate of accelerationuniform acceleration
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
If not, how do you explain the acceleration?
Source: tatoeba (1582945)
The derivatives of space with respect to time are velocity, acceleration, and jerk.
Source: tatoeba (2042093)
The derivatives of distance with respect to time are velocity, acceleration, and jerk.
Source: tatoeba (2047824)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "acceleration"?
Closest matches include quickening, speedup, acc, accelerando, accelerate data collection.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "acceleration"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.