velocious

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin vēlōci-, vēlōx (“swift”) +‎ -ous.[1]

Adjective

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velocious (comparative more velocious, superlative most velocious)

  1. (rare) Rapid; fast.

Derived terms

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References

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  1. ^ James A. H. Murray [et al.], editors (1884–1928), “Velo·cious, a.”, in A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (Oxford English Dictionary), volumes X, Part 2 (V–Z), London: Clarendon Press, →OCLC, page 86, column 2: “f. L. vēlōci-, vēlox swift + -ous.”
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