Swiftness: meaning, definitions and examples

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swiftness

 

[ ˈswɪftnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in motion

The quality or state of being swift; rapidity of motion or action.

Synonyms

celerity, quickness, speed

Examples of usage

  • The cheetah is known for its swiftness in chasing down its prey.
  • She crossed the finish line with remarkable swiftness.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

See also: swift, swiftly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,244, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.