rapidity

noun (rapidity, uncountable)

«rapidity» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Great speed; how fast something happens. tree →

In the lessons

A stiff, exam-voice word for speed. In science texts: «the rapidity of the reaction». In stories, «with great rapidity» means very fast. Phrases: with rapidity, the rapidity of.

Examples

The fire spread with alarming rapidity. tree →
The rapidity of his answer surprised the teacher. tree →
Cheetahs run with great rapidity. tree →
The rapidity of the reaction increased when we heated it. tree →
The news travelled with rapidity. tree →
Children grow with surprising rapidity. tree →
"Sire," replied the Indian, "the rapidity of his movements took me so by surprise that he was out of hearing before I recovered my speech. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: rapid; adverb: rapidly. Formal; in speech say speed or quickness.

On Mova

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