Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

faster-than-light

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.55 in modern English

Syllables
faster-than--light
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Faster than the speed of light in a vacuum, the theoretical speed limit for travel within the universe.

Example Sentences

Phrases

faster-than-light particle

Synonyms

FTL superlumic superluminal

Questions

What does faster-than-light mean?
Faster than the speed of light in a vacuum, the theoretical speed limit for travel within the universe.

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