expeditious

[ ek-spi-dish-uhs ]
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adjective
  1. characterized by promptness; quick: an expeditious answer to an inquiry.

Origin of expeditious

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; exped(ition) + -itious

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Other words from expeditious

  • ex·pe·di·tious·ly, adverb
  • ex·pe·di·tious·ness, noun
  • non·ex·pe·di·tious, adjective
  • non·ex·pe·di·tious·ness, noun
  • un·ex·pe·di·tious, adjective
  • un·ex·pe·di·tious·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for expeditious

expeditious

/ (ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃəs) /


adjective
  1. characterized by or done with speed and efficiency; prompt; quick

Derived forms of expeditious

  • expeditiously, adverb
  • expeditiousness, noun

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