Rapidity: meaning, definitions and examples
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rapidity
[ rəˈpɪdəti ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
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