Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
warp-speed
noun
/wɔrp spiːd/
Definition
a term originally from science fiction referring to faster-than-light travel in space, often associated with the concept of bending space-time.
Examples
- Space travel at warp-speed is a common theme in many sci-fi movies.
- They completed the project at warp-speed, ahead of schedule.
- After the new technology was introduced, the company’s growth was at warp-speed.
Meaning
The expression often signifies an extremely high speed or rapid progression beyond what is normally possible.
Synonyms
- light-speed
- hyper-speed
- accelerated pace
- breakneck speed
