rapidity

noun
UK: /rəˈpɪd.ə.ti/
US: /rəˈpɪd.ə.t̬i/

  1. The quality of moving or happening very quickly.

    1. The rapidity of his response surprised everyone.
    2. The company's success depended on the rapidity with which it could adapt to market changes.

  2. The rate at which something moves or happens.

    1. The rapidity of the river current made swimming dangerous.
    2. Scientists are studying the rapidity of climate change and its potential impact.

Synonyms

speed swiftness celerity alacrity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rapidity" in English means: The quality of moving or happening very quickly., The rate at which something moves or happens..

The phonetic transcription of "rapidity" is /rəˈpɪd.ə.ti/ in British English and /rəˈpɪd.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rapidity": speed, swiftness, celerity, alacrity.

Example usage of "rapidity": "The rapidity of his response surprised everyone.". More examples on the page.