Meaning of velocity in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /vəˈlɑsədi/

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  1. Noun

    velocity

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from French vélocité or Latin velocitas, from velox, veloc-‘swift’

    Definitions

    1. distance travelled per unit time

    Derived terms

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