What does light speed mean?
Light speed means The speed of light (in vacuum unless another medium is specified)..
Light speed
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The speed of light (in vacuum unless another medium is specified)..
Definitions by Sense
- The speed of light (in vacuum unless another medium is specified).
- (colloquial, figurative) An extremely fast speed.
Example Sentences
If we're going to a world a hundred light-years from here at near lightspeed, we spend according to our own perceptions, only a few minutes doing so and arrive only a few minutes older.
He paused, then finished, “with the drive from the Linz, he can do over 500 lightspeeds to meet us.
In recent years, other activist terms have followed light-speed trajectories. The term “Latinx” overtook academic institutions and briefly became fashionable in the media, still prevalent in some influential publications, like The New Yorker, even though only 3 percent of Hispanics (or Latinos, if you prefer) use it.
Synonyms for light speed
Antonyms for light speed
Related Words
Word Forms
- lightspeeds
- light speed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for light speed?
Common synonyms include speed of light.
What is the opposite of light speed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use light speed in a sentence?
If we're going to a world a hundred light-years from here at near lightspeed, we spend according to our own perceptions, only a few minutes doing so and arrive only a few minutes older.
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