# velocity vs veracity

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### velocity
*noun · IPA /vəˈlɒsəti/ · frequency rank #8,103*
A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.

### veracity
*noun · IPA /vəˈɹæ.sɪ.ti/ · frequency rank #31,397*
The quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.

## Source
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