active suspension

noun

: a computerized system in automobiles that actively adjusts the suspension in response to driving conditions

Examples of active suspension in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Part of what sets ERNEST apart from its predecessors are its novel wheels and active suspension system. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 5 July 2026

The final 12 months of the ban have been suspended for a probationary period of three years, meaning the active suspension is one year provided no further breaches occur during probation. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Building on this success, a new project will merge ERNEST’s active suspension control with long-range intelligent navigation. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026

That includes the intelligent chassis architecture, an electromagnetic active suspension setup, ultra-high-def LiDAR to detect potholes and pedestrians, and L3+ capabilities that should allow for fully autonomous driving. — New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for active suspension

• apprehension
• comprehension
• condescension
• hypertension
• hypotension
• reinvention
• reprehension
• resuspension
• attention
• contention
• convention
• declension