VELOCITY Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word velocity. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for VELOCITY
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speed | nounn | |||||||
noun • distance travelled per unit time • a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens • changing location rapidly • the ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a (camera) lens system • a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression verb • move hurridly • move faster • move very fast • travel at an excessive or illegal velocity • cause to move faster | ||||||||
celerity | ||||||||
noun • a rate that is rapid | ||||||||
momentum | nounn | |||||||
noun • an impelling force or strength • the product of a body's mass and its velocity | ||||||||
pace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the rate of moving (especially walking or running) • the distance covered by a step • the relative speed of progress or change • a step in walking or running • the rate of some repeating event • a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride verb • walk with slow or fast paces • go at a pace • measure (distances) by pacing • regulate or set the pace of | ||||||||
quickness | nounn | |||||||
noun • skillful performance or ability without difficulty • intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay • a rate that is rapid | ||||||||
rapidity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rate that is rapid | ||||||||
rate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit • amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis • the relative speed of progress or change • a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure verb • assign a rank or rating to • be worthy of or have a certain rating • estimate the value of | ||||||||
swiftness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens | ||||||||
tempo | nounn | |||||||
noun • (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played • the rate of some repeating event |