speed
Because it is a word with a single syllable, speed is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofspeed
- The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.
Example: "How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?"
- The rate of motion or action, specifically / the magnitude of the velocity; the rate distance is traversed in a given time.
Example: "Speed limits provide information to the drivers about the safe speed to travel in average conditions."
- The sensitivity to light of film, plates or sensor.
- The duration of exposure, the time during which a camera shutter is open (shutter speed).
- The largest size of the lens opening at which a lens can be used.
- The ratio of the focal length to the diameter of a photographic objective.
- Amphetamine or any amphetamine-based drug (especially methamphetamine) used as a stimulant, especially illegally.
- Luck, success, prosperity.
- Personal preference.
Example: "We could go to the shore next week, or somewhere else if that's not your speed."
- A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of gamma with respect to changes in the underlying asset price.
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