velocity

The word “velocity” has 4 syllables: ve-loc-i-ty

It's pronounced as /vəˈlɒsɪti/

What is synonym and antonym for velocity?

In the thesaurus, “velocity” has 33 synonyms and 21 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for velocity along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for velocity

acceleration
alacrity
celerity
clip
dispatch
drive
expedition
expeditiousness
fastness
fleetness
gait
haste
hastiness
headway
hurry
hustle
impetus
momentum
pace
precipitation
precipitousness
promptitude
promptness
quickness
rapidity
rapidness
rate
rush
speed
speediness
swiftness
tempo
warp speed

Antonyms for velocity

block
delay
deliberateness
deliberation
dilatoriness
hindrance
languidness
languor
lateness
leisureliness
lethargy
pokiness
procrastination
reluctance
rest
slowing
slowness
sluggishness
stoppage
torpidity
torpor

Meanings of velocity

noun
1. A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, or a speed with the directional component.
2. Rapidity of motion.
3. The rate of occurrence.
4. The number of times that an average unit of currency is spent during a specific period of time.

Example Sentences

The car reached a high velocity as it sped down the highway.
In physics, velocity is the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time.
The rocket accelerated to escape velocity to leave Earth's atmosphere.
The velocity of the river's current made swimming difficult.
Meteorologists study wind velocity to understand weather patterns.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to velocity, such as: acceleration, alacrity, block, celerity, clip, delay, deliberateness.

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