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    Rapidity

    /rəˈpɪdəti/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The quality of being rapid; swiftness or speed.
    The rapidity of technological advancement is astonishing in today's world.
    Speed in motion or action.
    The rapidity with which she completed the project impressed her supervisor.
    The degree of rapidity; quickness.
    The rapidity of the river's current made it difficult to navigate.

    Etymology

    Mid 16th century from Latin rapiditas, from rapidis 'seizing' (from rapere).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at a rapid pace
    Moving quickly, often without slowing down.
    in rapid succession
    Happening immediately one after another.
    with rapidity
    With great speed or swiftness.

    Related Words

    rapid
    Moving or acting with great speed.
    rapidly
    In a quick manner.
    rapacious
    Aggressively greedy or grasping.

    Slang Meanings

    Zooming
    She was zooming through her tasks at work.
    Speedy
    That new car is just so speedy!