warp speed
A hypothetical, extremely rapid, speed, resulting from entering a separate dimension,…A hypothetical, extremely rapid, speed, resulting from entering a separate dimension, termed hyperspace; much faster than the speed of light.
Meaning
2 sensesA hypothetical, extremely rapid, speed, resulting from entering a separate dimension, termed hyperspace; much faster than the speed of light.
The ship was accelerating to warp speed, when one of the engines failed.
(broadly, informal)Any very fast speed.
Wow, you can cycle at warp speed!
Forms
plural: warp speeds| Singular | warp speed |
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See also
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