velocity


Definition: Meaning of, velocity in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / vɪˈlɒsɪti /

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velocity velocities
  1. [uncountable and countable] technical the speed of something that is moving in a particular direction
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  2. [uncountable] a high speed
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velocity used in phrases

  • angular velocity (noun)
    1. physics the rate of change of the angular position of a rotating body; usually expressed in radians per second or radians per minute
  • escape velocity (noun)
    1. the speed at which a ROCKET must travel in order to get into space
  • high-velocity (adjective)
    1. operating at high speed
  • muzzle velocity (noun)
    1. the velocity of a projectile as it leaves the muzzle of a gun
  • peculiar velocity (noun)
    1. velocity with respect to the local standard of rest
  • radial velocity (noun)
    1. velocity along the line of sight toward or away from the observer
  • terminal velocity (noun)
    1. the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity
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