"accelerative" meaning in English

See accelerative in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt.ɪv/ [US], /ækˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt.ɪv/ [US] Forms: more accelerative [comparative], most accelerative [superlative]
Etymology: From accelerate + -ive. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|accelerate|ive}} accelerate + -ive Head templates: {{en-adj}} accelerative (comparative more accelerative, superlative most accelerative)
  1. Relating to acceleration; adding to velocity; quickening. Categories (topical): Acceleration Derived forms: acceleratively Translations (Translations): akceleracyjny (Polish)
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