velocity

noun
/vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
the speed of something in a given direction

Example Sentences

High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.

The velocity of the car increased as it moved downhill.

Example Expressions

escape velocity

Synonyms

Speed, Acceleration, Pace, speed, pace, momentum, quickness, swiftness
Entry 1
Speed, Acceleration, Pace
Entry 2
speed, pace, momentum, quickness, swiftness

Antonyms

Slowness, Stagnation, Immobility, slowness, stillness, stagnation
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Slowness, Stagnation, Immobility
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slowness, stillness, stagnation

Collocations

high velocity, average velocity, escape velocity, initial velocity

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