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rapidity

ra·pid·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ruh-pid-i-tee]
    • /rəˈpɪd ɪ ti/
    • /ˈræp.ɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruh-pid-i-tee]
    • /rəˈpɪd ɪ ti/

Definitions of rapidity word

  • noun rapidity a rapid state or quality; quickness; celerity. 1
  • noun rapidity speed 1

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Origin of rapidity

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
From the Latin word rapiditās, dating back to 1610-20. See rapid, -ity

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Rapidity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rapidity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

rapidity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for rapidity

noun rapidity

  • briskness — quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
  • celerity — rapidity; swiftness; speed
  • fastness — a secure or fortified place; stronghold: a mountain fastness.
  • fleetness — swift; rapid: to be fleet of foot; a fleet horse.
  • handiness — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.

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