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increased velocity

[/ɪnˈkriːst vəˈlɒsɪti/]
noun phrasepl: increased velocities
velocidade aumentada
1. A greater rate of speed or motion; an acceleration in the speed at which something moves
The increased velocity of the spacecraft allowed it to reach Mars faster.
A velocidade aumentada da nave espacial permitiu que chegasse a Marte mais rapidamente.
2. In physics, a positive change in speed over time
The increased velocity was measured at 5 meters per second.
A velocidade aumentada foi medida em 5 metros por segundo.
Synonyms
higher speedaccelerationgreater paceaccelerated motion
Antonyms
decreased velocitydecelerationreduced speedslower pace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
velocidade aumentada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
velocidade acrescida
Common alternative in European Portuguese
Technical/Scientific
aumento de velocidade
More specific technical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

pick up speed
step on it
accelerate the pace
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