(physics) The acceleration felt by an object, as opposed to the coordinate acceleration. For example the acceleration of an object at the surface of the Earth is 9.81 m/s² upwards, but has no coordinate acceleration. The proper acceleration of an object is Lorentz invariant.

plural of four-acceleration

(automotive, Canada) The lost value a vehicle carries after it has been repaired from an accident.

plural of plasma acceleration

(physics) The acceleration of freely falling bodies under the influence of terrestrial gravity; 980.665 cm/sec², denoted g.

(economics) A theory in economics that states that an increase or decrease in income induces a corresponding but magnified change in investment.

(astronomy, astrophysics) A theory that describes and seeks to explain the seemingly increasing rate of the expansion of the universe.

plural of accelerating universe

plural of accelerator card

(computing) A graphics card with its own GPU and memory, for greater performance.