accelerative

[ ak-sel-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv ]

adjective

1. tending to accelerate; increasing the velocity of.

Other Words From

• nonac·celer·ative adjective
• nonac·celer·a·tory adjective
• unac·celer·ative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of accelerative¹

First recorded in 1745–55; accelerate + -ive

Example Sentences

There’s a sense of all the anger and frustration coursing through the paint, an accelerative thrust that feels impatient, as if time is running out.

From New York Times

When the team analyzed the shaking motions, they found that the shrikes could exert up to 6 gs of accelerative force.

From Science Magazine

“We must search out totally new ways to anchor ourselves, for all the old roots - religion, nation, community, family, or profession - are now shaking under the hurricane impact of the accelerative thrust,” he wrote.

From Washington Times

The designers of the M6 struggled to achieve the quiet and accelerative linearity that are an EV’s birthrights.

From Wall Street Journal

What’s more, whether cruising at consistent freeway speeds or exercising the Flying Spur’s accelerative powers this premium machine maintains its distinct and stately presence.

From Forbes