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quickness

 

[ ˈkwɪknəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

speed

The quality of being fast or rapid; swiftness.

Synonyms

rapidity, speed, swiftness

Examples of usage

  • He moved with incredible quickness.
  • The quickness of her response impressed everyone.
  • The quickness of the cheetah is unmatched in the animal kingdom.
Context #2 | Noun

intelligence

Mental alertness and sharpness; the ability to think and respond rapidly.

Synonyms

agility, alertness, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • Her quickness in solving problems made her a valuable team member.
  • The quickness of his wit always kept the conversation lively.

Translations

Translations of the word "quickness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rapidez

🇮🇳 तीव्रता

🇩🇪 Schnelligkeit

🇮🇩 kecepatan

🇺🇦 швидкість

🇵🇱 szybkość

🇯🇵 速さ (hayasa)

🇫🇷 rapidité

🇪🇸 rapidez

🇹🇷 hız

🇰🇷 빠름 (ppareum)

🇸🇦 سرعة

🇨🇿 rychlost

🇸🇰 rýchlosť

🇨🇳 速度 (sùdù)

🇸🇮 hitrost

🇮🇸 hraði

🇰🇿 жылдамдық

🇬🇪 სისწრაფე

🇦🇿 sürət

🇲🇽 rapidez

Etymology

The word 'quickness' originated from the Middle English 'quiknesse', which came from the Old English 'cwicu', meaning 'alive'. The concept of quickness has always been associated with life and vitality, reflecting the importance of speed and agility in various aspects of human experience.

See also: quick, quicken, quickening, quickly, quicksand.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,305, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.