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velocity
/vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/
[/vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/]
speed with direction
Advancednoun
Definition
The speed of something moving in a particular direction.
Example
The spacecraft reached a velocity high enough to escape the strong pull of the Earth.
The spacecraft reached a velocity high enough to escape the strong pull of the Earth.
Etymology
From Latin 'velocitas' (swiftness), from 'velox' (fast).
How & Where It’s Used
In physics, velocity includes direction, unlike plain speed.