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speediest

 

[ ˈspiːdiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

highest speed

Speediest refers to something that is characterized by the highest speed or rapidity. It is often used to describe vehicles, animals, or processes that complete actions faster than others. This term is a superlative form of 'speedy', meaning it indicates the maximum degree of speed observed. Speediest may also imply efficiency alongside speed, suggesting that the fastest option is also the most effective.

Synonyms

fastest, quickest, swiftest

Examples of usage

  • The speediest runner won the race.
  • We took the speediest route to the destination.
  • Among all vehicles, the sports car is often considered the speediest.

Translations

Translations of the word "speediest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rápido

🇮🇳 सबसे तेज़

🇩🇪 schnellsten

🇮🇩 paling cepat

🇺🇦 найшвидший

🇵🇱 najszybszy

🇯🇵 最速の

🇫🇷 le plus rapide

🇪🇸 el más rápido

🇹🇷 en hızlı

🇰🇷 가장 빠른

🇸🇦 الأسرع

🇨🇿 nejrychlejší

🇸🇰 najrýchlejší

🇨🇳 最快的

🇸🇮 najhitrejši

🇮🇸 hraðastur

🇰🇿 ең жылдам

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სწრაფი

🇦🇿 ən sürətli

🇲🇽 el más rápido

Etymology

The word 'speedy' is derived from the Old English word 'spēd', which means 'prosperity, success, or fortune'. Its origins trace back to Proto-West Germanic *spēdō, which also conveyed notions of success and swiftness. Over time, 'speedy' evolved in the English language to emphasize quickness and the ability to move rapidly. The suffix '-iest' is a common English superlative ending, thus forming 'speediest' to signify the utmost level of speed compared to others. The use of the term broadened in various contexts, including transportation, sports, and technology, as society increasingly values efficiency and quickness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,428 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.