1. A decrease in the speed at which something moves or travels; a reduction in the rate of motion
The diminished velocity of the car on the wet road made it harder to control.
A velocidade reduzida do carro na estrada molhada tornou mais difícil controlá-lo.
2. In physics or mechanics, a measurable decrease in speed relative to a previous state or reference point
The diminished velocity of the projectile after air resistance affected its trajectory.
A velocidade reduzida do projétil após a resistência do ar afetou sua trajetória.