rapidity
Americannoun
Related Words
See speed.
Etymology
Origin of rapidity
From the Latin word rapiditās, dating back to 1610–20. See rapid, -ity
Example Sentences
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Rapidity, admittedly, is not a hallmark even of her coloratura singing.
From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2016
Rapidity of closure suggests sense of shame and self-loathing.
From Time Magazine Archive
Could it be unpleasant to gentlemen in the higher stations of Justice, if the titles of Impartiality, Rapidity, &c., might be conferred on them by sale, as well as the posts themselves?
From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul
Rapidity, security, regularity, economy, are the great requisites in a healthy postal system.
From Post Haste by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Rapidity of growth is promoted by the application of liquid manures.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various
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