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- /ˈekspədɪtˌɪv/
- /ˈekspədɪtˌɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈekspədɪtˌɪv/
Definitions of expeditive word
- noun expeditive (obsolete) Performing with speed. 1
- adjective expeditive acting with expedition; expeditious 0
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Parts of speech for Expeditive
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expeditive popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
expeditive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for expeditive
adjective expeditive
- speedy — characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.
- agile — Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily.
- brisk — A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way.
- hot — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.
- nimble — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
Antonyms for expeditive
adjective expeditive
- clumsy — A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
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