Rapidity: meaning, definitions and examples

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rapidity

[ rəˈpɪdəti ]

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in physics

The quality of moving or reacting with great speed.

Synonyms

celerity, quickness, speed, swiftness

Examples of usage

The rapidity of the electrons in the experiment was measured using high-speed cameras.
Her rapidity in solving complex equations impressed the entire class.

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general usage

The state of being rapid; quickness; speed.

Synonyms

fastness, haste, velocity

Examples of usage

The rapidity of the river's current made it difficult to swim across.
I was amazed by the rapidity with which he completed the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "rapidity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rapidez

🇮🇳 तीव्रता

🇩🇪 Schnelligkeit

🇮🇩 kecepatan

🇺🇦 швидкість

🇵🇱 szybkość

🇯🇵 速さ (hayasa)

🇫🇷 rapidité

🇪🇸 rapidez

🇹🇷 hız

🇰🇷 속도 (sokdo)

🇸🇦 سرعة

🇨🇿 rychlost

🇸🇰 rýchlosť

🇨🇳 速度 (sùdù)

🇸🇮 hitrost

🇮🇸 hraði

🇰🇿 жылдамдық

🇬🇪 სისწრაფე (sists'rap'e)

🇦🇿 sürət

🇲🇽 rapidez

Word origin

The word 'rapidity' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'rapiditas', which means 'swiftness'. Over time, the term evolved to its current usage in English to describe speed and quickness in various contexts, such as in physics or general usage. The concept of rapidity has always been associated with efficiency and effectiveness in completing tasks or processes.