Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

warp speed

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.61 in modern English

Syllables: warp speed
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hypothetical, extremely rapid, speed, resulting from entering a separate dimension, termed hyperspace; much faster than the speed of light.

noun

Any very fast speed.

Informal

Example Sentences

"The ship was accelerating to warp speed, when one of the engines failed."
"Wow, you can cycle at warp speed!"

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

warp speeds (plural)

Questions

What does warp speed mean?: A hypothetical, extremely rapid, speed, resulting from entering a separate dimension, termed hyperspace; much faster than the speed of light.

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