No. 683 in Greek
ταχύτητα
Speed.
In a sentence
Η ταχύτητα του αυτοκινήτου είναι πολύ μεγάλη.
The speed of the car is very high.
The word 'ταχύτητα' refers to the speed or velocity of the mentioned car, used in a noun form to indicate a physical property.
Πρέπει να αυξήσεις την ταχύτητά σου στον αγώνα.
You need to increase your speed in the race.
'Ταχύτητα' here again serves as a noun, indicating the pace or quickness of the person in the race, with emphasis on its manipulative aspect.
Η ταχύτητα με την οποία διαβάζει είναι αξιοθαύμαστη.
The speed at which he reads is admirable.
In this sentence, 'ταχύτητα' is used to describe the rate of reading, a metaphorical application of speed to an abstract activity.
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