How to Pronounce Velocity
Velocity
və'lɑsɪti
Syllables:
ve·loc·i·ty
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Velocity is the speed of something in a certain direction.
Examples
- The car's velocity increased as it moved down the hill.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| high velocity | collocation | HIGH veLOCity | The bullet traveled at HIGH veLOCity through the air. |
| velocity vector | collocation | VELOCity VECtor | The velocity vector shows the direction and speed of the object. |
| terminal velocity | collocation | TERminal veLOCity | The skydiver reached terminal velocity before opening the parachute. |
| change velocity | collocation | change veLOCity | You need to change velocity to alter the object's motion. |
Fun Fact
Velocity comes from the Latin 'velocitas,' meaning swiftness, which traces back to 'velox,' meaning fast—originally linked to the idea of flying or moving quickly like a bird.
Word Family
noun
velocity
The speed of something in a particular direction.
"The car increased its velocity as it moved down the highway."
adjective
velocitous
Moving very quickly.
"The velocitous river current made it difficult to swim."
adverb
velocitously
In a very fast way.
"The athlete moved velocitously across the field."
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