Where does “slowdown” come from?
Slowdown is a noun formed in English from the verb phrase slow down, which combines slow and down to express a reduction in speed or pace.
slowdown (English): A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level...
Definitions
- A reduction in speed, or a decrease in the level...
Ancestry of “slowdown”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | slow down | decelerate |