🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

벨로시페드

Pronunciation / Transliteration: belosipe-deu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Velocipede/ˈvɛl.ə.sɪ.piːd/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"벨로시페드는 19세기 대중적인 교통 수단이었습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A human-powered vehicle with two or more wheels, typically propelled by pedaling.

    "In the 19th century, the velocipede was a popular mode of transportation before the advent of the modern bicycle."
  2. 2

    Any of various early forms of bicycles or tricycles.

    "The velocipede evolved into many designs, influencing the development of today's bicycles."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'velocipede' originates from the Latin 'velocitas', meaning 'speed', combined with the French 'pédale', meaning 'pedal'. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe early human-powered vehicles, particularly bicycles.

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