expeditious
[ ek-spi-dish-uhs ]
/ ˌɛk spɪˈdɪʃ əs /
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adjective
characterized by promptness; quick: an expeditious answer to an inquiry.
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Origin of expeditious
First recorded in 1590–1600; exped(ition) + -itious
OTHER WORDS FROM expeditious
Words nearby expeditious
expeditate, expedite, expediter, expedition, expeditionary, expeditious, expeditiously, expel, expellant, expellee, expeller
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British Dictionary definitions for expeditious
expeditious
/ (ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃəs) /
adjective
characterized by or done with speed and efficiency; prompt; quick
Derived forms of expeditious
expeditiously, adverbexpeditiousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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