acceleration
Pronunciation: [əkˌsɛləˈreɪʃən]
Word
Context: “physics”
(noun) the process of something speeding up or changing its speed over time. It's like when a car starts from a stop and goes faster and faster until it reaches a high speed.
Example
The car's acceleration helped it reach the highway speed limit quickly.
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The bike's acceleration was slow because it was too heavy to move quickly.
Example
How does the acceleration of the roller coaster affect its speed?
Context: “learning”
(noun) when someone learns or improves skills faster than usual. It’s like when a student quickly understands math concepts and starts solving problems much faster than before.
Example
Her acceleration in reading skills impressed her teacher.
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There was no acceleration in his learning, so he struggled with the lessons.
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What can help students experience acceleration in their studies?
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