Past tense of decelerate
regular verb
The past tense of decelerate is decelerated. The past participle is also decelerated.
Forms of decelerate
| Base form (V1) | decelerate /diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | decelerated |
| Past participle (V3) | decelerated |
| Present participle | decelerating |
| Third person singular | decelerates |
Meaning of decelerate
- verb To reduce the velocity of something.
- verb To reduce the rate of advancement of something, such as a disease.
- verb To go slower.
Questions about the past tense of decelerate
- What is the past tense of decelerate?
- The past tense of decelerate is decelerated.
- What is the past participle of decelerate?
- The past participle of decelerate is decelerated.
- Is decelerate a regular or irregular verb?
- Decelerate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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