rapidity

/ræpɪdɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of being fast or swift in movement, action, or change.

“The car’s rapidity through the city amazed the drivers.”

2. noun

The rate or speed at which something happens or is done.

“The rapidity of the project’s completion surprised everyone.”

3. noun

A quality of being swift or hasty in thought, action, or feeling.

“She noted the rapidity with which he reacted to the situation.”

4. noun

A property of being swift or prompt in response or reaction.

“The company valued the rapidity of their customer support.”

5. adjective

Done or done quickly or swiftly.

“The rapidity of the delivery service impressed her.”

6. adjective

Characterized by or involving swift or swift movements or changes.

“The rapidity of the river’s current made it difficult to cross.”

Synonyms

  • briskness
  • hastiness
  • speed
  • velocity

Antonyms

  • delay
  • hesitation
  • lag
  • slowness