Warp Speed

Pronunciation: /wɔːrp spiːd/

Definitions of warp speed

noun a fictional speed of travel that is faster than the speed of light

Example Sentences

A1 The spaceship traveled at warp speed.

A2 The captain ordered the crew to engage warp speed.

B1 The concept of warp speed is often used in science fiction movies.

B2 The spacecraft accelerated to warp speed in order to escape the enemy.

C1 The scientist calculated the theoretical limits of warp speed for interstellar travel.

C2 The technology required to achieve warp speed propulsion is still beyond our current capabilities.

Examples of warp speed in a Sentence

formal The spaceship traveled at warp speed through the galaxy.

informal We need to finish this project at warp speed.

slang Let's kick it into warp speed and get this party started!

figurative Her mind was moving at warp speed as she processed the information.

Grammatical Forms of warp speed

• past tense: warped speed
• plural: warp speeds
• comparative: more warp speed
• superlative: most warp speed
• present tense: warp speed
• future tense: will warp speed
• perfect tense: has warped speed
• continuous tense: is warping speed
• singular: warp speed
• positive degree: warp speed
• infinitive: to warp speed
• gerund: warp speeding
• participle: warped speed

Origin and Evolution of warp speed

First Known Use: 1966 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'warp speed' originated in science fiction literature and was popularized by the television series Star Trek.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of faster-than-light travel in science fiction, 'warp speed' has since been adopted colloquially to refer to any extremely fast speed or rapid acceleration.