English · Word Candidate

velocity

/vəˈlɒsəti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: velocities

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.

Noun

A car racing in a circle may retain the same speed while continually changing its velocity.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A rapidity of motion.

Noun

The train was travelling at a slower velocity than usual.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “velocity” mean?

A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.

Is “velocity” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.