Quickness

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪknəs/

Definitions of quickness

noun the quality or state of being quick; swiftness

Example Sentences

A1 His quickness in solving math problems impressed the teacher.

A2 The rabbit's quickness allowed it to escape from the fox.

B1 The athlete's quickness on the field made him a valuable player.

B2 Her quickness in responding to emails helped her stay organized.

C1 The detective's quickness in solving cases earned him a reputation for efficiency.

C2 The surgeon's quickness in performing the operation saved the patient's life.

adjective quick or prompt in action or movement

Example Sentences

A1 She ran with quickness to catch the bus.

A2 The cheetah is known for its quickness in hunting prey.

B1 His quickness in responding to emergencies saved many lives.

B2 The athlete's quickness on the field impressed scouts from professional teams.

C1 The pianist played with incredible quickness and precision.

C2 The surgeon's quickness in performing the procedure was unmatched.

Examples of quickness in a Sentence

formal The quickness of her decision-making impressed the board members.

informal I was amazed by the quickness of his reflexes during the game.

slang I can't believe the quickness with which she shut down that argument.

figurative The quickness of his wit always kept his friends entertained.

Grammatical Forms of quickness

plural

quicknesses

comparative

quicker

superlative

quickest

present tense

quickens

future tense

will quicken

perfect tense

has quickened

continuous tense

is quickening

singular

quickness

positive degree

quick

infinitive

to quicken

gerund

quickening

participle

quickened

Origin and Evolution of quickness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'quickness' originated from the Old English word 'cwicu', meaning alive or living.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'quickness' evolved to refer to the quality of being fast or speedy, rather than just being alive or living.