velocity

noun

və-ˈlä-sə-tē How to pronounce velocity (audio)
Definition of velocitynext
as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance the velocity of light is about 186,000 miles per second

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Recent Examples of velocity The frozen velocity of paint whipped across a canvas suggested a new visual metaphor for intensity, aggression, violence, virility, force, energy, music, and ecstasy, a more efficient representation than any previous word or picture had managed. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026 Goliath uses a sheer drop from 200 feet (61 meters) to reach top speeds of 70 mph (112 kph) and focuses on velocity and downhill plunges rather than turning riders upside down through loops or corkscrews. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Eyeline wants artists to adjust water’s velocity, viscosity and turbulence with keyframes, and add foam or spray without altering the underlying simulation. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 His biggest focus this winter will be adding velocity to his fastball and being more consistent with his breaking pitches. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for velocity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for velocity
  1. speed
  2. rate
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  • In reality, both objects orbit the star in the same direction, just at different, changing speeds.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Power is routed to the rear wheels through a new six-speed manual gearbox.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of speed
Noun
  • The cancer’s five-year survival rate is less than 7%, according to WEHI.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • However, the time required to assemble an individual robot differs from the rate at which a production line can manufacture multiple units.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of rate

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“Velocity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/velocity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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