swiftness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈswɪftnɪs/
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Etymology
From Middle English swiftnesse, swyftnesse, from Old English swiftnes (“swiftness”), equivalent to swift + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The state of being swift.
The swiftness of his reaction saved the child.
with remarkable swiftness
They admired the swiftness of the river’s current.
demonstrate swiftness
He completed the task with unexpected swiftness.
act with swiftness
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swiftnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |