Expeditious

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛdɪʃəs/

Definitions of expeditious

adjective characterized by promptness and efficiency; speedy

Example Sentences

A1 She completed the task in an expeditious manner.

A2 The team worked expeditiously to meet the deadline.

B1 It is important to handle customer complaints expeditiously.

B2 The company prides itself on its expeditious delivery service.

C1 The lawyer's expeditious handling of the case impressed the judge.

C2 The government's expeditious response to the crisis helped mitigate the damage.

Examples of expeditious in a Sentence

formal The expeditious handling of paperwork is crucial for efficient business operations.

informal If we want to catch the movie on time, we need to be expeditious in getting ready.

slang Let's be quick and expeditious about finishing our homework so we can go out later.

figurative His expeditious decision-making skills were like a well-oiled machine, always moving forward without hesitation.

Grammatical Forms of expeditious

• past tense: expedited
• plural: expeditiouses
• comparative: more expeditious
• superlative: most expeditious
• present tense: expedites
• future tense: will expedite
• perfect tense: has expedited
• continuous tense: is expediting
• singular: expeditious
• positive degree: expeditious
• infinitive: to expedite
• gerund: expediting
• participle: expedited

Origin and Evolution of expeditious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'expeditious' originated from the Latin word 'expeditus', which means 'unimpeded, ready for action'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'expeditious' has retained its original meaning of being prompt and efficient in action. It is commonly used in a variety of contexts to describe quick and effective actions or processes.