Expeditiously

Pronunciation: /ɪkˌspɛdɪˈtɪʃəsli/

Definitions of expeditiously

adverb in a prompt and efficient manner

Example Sentences

A1 She completed her homework expeditiously.

A2 The team worked expeditiously to finish the project on time.

B1 The manager expeditiously resolved the customer's complaint.

B2 The lawyer handled the case expeditiously and efficiently.

C1 The government acted expeditiously to address the crisis.

C2 The emergency response team acted expeditiously to save lives during the disaster.

Examples of expeditiously in a Sentence

formal The project manager ensured that the tasks were completed expeditiously to meet the deadline.

informal We need to finish this task expeditiously so we can go home early.

slang Let's get this done ASAP, we need to do it expeditiously.

figurative She handled the situation with grace and expeditiously resolved the issue.

Grammatical Forms of expeditiously

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

Origin and Evolution of expeditiously

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'expeditiously' originated from the Latin word 'expeditus' meaning 'unimpeded' or 'ready for action'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'expeditiously' has retained its original meaning of being done with efficiency and promptness. It is commonly used in legal and bureaucratic contexts to emphasize the quick and efficient handling of tasks or procedures.