Definition

A very high speed, often used to describe objects moving at thousands of feet or meters per second.

Example

The spacecraft was designed to withstand the extreme conditions of hypervelocity travel.

Conversation

Have you heard about the concept of hypervelocity in physics?

Yeah, it's fascinating how things can move at such high speeds.

I read that it can reach thousands of meters per second!

Exactly! It really makes you think about the limits of speed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypervelocity → It is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or beyond) and "velocity" (from Latin "velocitas", meaning swiftness or speed). The word "hypervelocity" refers to a speed that is beyond the normal or expected limits.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning 'beyond' and 'velocity' meaning 'speed' — this helps you remember that hypervelocity refers to speeds that exceed normal limits.

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