rapidity

[ ruh-pid-i-tee ]
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noun
  1. a rapid state or quality; quickness; celerity.

Origin of rapidity

1
From the Latin word rapiditās, dating back to 1610–20. See rapid, -ity
  • Also rap·id·ness [rap-id-nis]. /ˈræp ɪd nɪs/.

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See speed.

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