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- [ruh-pid-i-tee]
- /rəˈpɪd ɪ ti/
- /ˈræp.ɪd/
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- [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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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