Swiftness: meaning, definitions and examples
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swiftness
[ ˈswɪftnəs ]
in motion
The quality or state of being swift; rapidity of motion or action.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cheetah is known for its swiftness in chasing down its prey.
- She crossed the finish line with remarkable swiftness.
response
The quality of being prompt or quick in action or decision.
Synonyms
expeditiousness, promptness, quickness
Examples of usage
- His swiftness in answering the question impressed the audience.
- We need to act with swiftness to address this issue.
Translations
Translations of the word "swiftness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rapidez
🇮🇳 तीव्रता
🇩🇪 Schnelligkeit
🇮🇩 kecepatan
🇺🇦 швидкість
🇵🇱 szybkość
🇯🇵 迅速さ (じんそくさ)
🇫🇷 rapidité
🇪🇸 rapidez
🇹🇷 hız
🇰🇷 신속
🇸🇦 سرعة
🇨🇿 rychlost
🇸🇰 rýchlosť
🇨🇳 迅速 (xùnsù)
🇸🇮 hitrost
🇮🇸 hraði
🇰🇿 жылдамдық
🇬🇪 სისწრაფე
🇦🇿 sürət
🇲🇽 rapidez
Etymology
The word 'swiftness' originated from the Middle English 'swift', which comes from the Old English 'swift', meaning quick or prompt. The suffix '-ness' is added to indicate the quality or state of being swift. Throughout history, swiftness has been admired for its association with efficiency and agility.