Snappiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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snappiness

 

[ ˈsnæpɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

characteristic

The quality of being snappy; briskness, liveliness, or sharpness.

Synonyms

briskness, liveliness, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • The snappiness of his wit caught everyone's attention.
  • I was impressed by the snappiness of her response.
Context #2 | Noun

photography

The sharpness and clarity of an image, especially in digital photography.

Synonyms

clarity, definition, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • The new camera offers exceptional snappiness in capturing details.
  • The snappiness of the images taken with this lens is remarkable.
Context #3 | Noun

computing

The responsiveness and speed of a computer system or software.

Synonyms

efficiency, responsiveness, speed

Examples of usage

  • This software update significantly improved the snappiness of the application.
  • The snappiness of the new processor is evident in the faster performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "snappiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vivacidade

🇮🇳 तेज़ी

🇩🇪 Schnelligkeit

🇮🇩 kecepatan

🇺🇦 жвавість

🇵🇱 żywotność

🇯🇵 素早さ

🇫🇷 vivacité

🇪🇸 vivacidad

🇹🇷 canlılık

🇰🇷 민첩성

🇸🇦 النشاط

🇨🇿 živost

🇸🇰 živosť

🇨🇳 敏捷

🇸🇮 živahnost

🇮🇸 fjör

🇰🇿 жылдамдық

🇬🇪 სისწრაფე

🇦🇿 çeviklik

🇲🇽 vivacidad

Etymology

The word 'snappiness' originated from the adjective 'snappy', which dates back to the 15th century. Originally used to describe something quick or energetic, 'snappy' evolved to also convey the idea of sharpness or crispness. The noun form 'snappiness' emerged later, around the 19th century, to refer to the quality of being quick, sharp, or lively. Over time, 'snappiness' has been adopted in various contexts, from describing wit and photography to computing and technology, emphasizing the notion of speed, responsiveness, and sharpness.

See also: snap, snapper, snapping, snappishly, snaps, snapshot.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,001, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.