velocity — the speed and direction of movement of an object
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the speed and direction of movement of an object
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈlɑːsəti/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's knitting velocity puts Formula 1 drivers to shame.
- The velocity of gossip in our office exceeds the speed of light.
- Scientists measured the velocity of the asteroid approaching Earth.
velocity
NOUN[/vəˈlɑːsəti/]
the speed and direction of movement of an object
The cyclist's velocity stunned the crowd as she blurred past the finish line.
Maximum velocity with pure ferocity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'velocitas' meaning swiftness or speed, derived from 'velox' meaning swift or quick.
Breakdown
veloc- (swift, from Latin velox) + -ity (noun suffix denoting state or quality) = velocity
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's knitting velocity puts Formula 1 drivers to shame.”
“The velocity of gossip in our office exceeds the speed of light.”
“Scientists measured the velocity of the asteroid approaching Earth.”
“The velocity at which my money disappears during shopping is truly remarkable.”
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