Rapidity

Pronunciation: /rəˈpɪdəti/

Definitions of rapidity

noun the quality or state of being rapid; swiftness; speed

Example Sentences

A1 The rabbit ran with rapidity.

A2 She completed the task with great rapidity.

B1 The rapidity of the car's acceleration surprised me.

B2 The rapidity with which the virus spread was alarming.

C1 The rapidity of technological advancements is changing our society at a rapid pace.

C2 Her rapidity in solving complex problems is truly impressive.

Examples of rapidity in a Sentence

formal The rapidity of technological advancements is astounding.

informal I was impressed by the rapidity of her response to my text.

slang Dude, did you see the rapidity with which he finished that burger?

figurative The rapidity of her emotions was like a whirlwind, changing from joy to sadness in an instant.

Grammatical Forms of rapidity

• plural: rapidities
• comparative: more rapid
• superlative: most rapid
• present tense: rapid
• future tense: will be rapid
• perfect tense: has been rapid
• continuous tense: is being rapid
• singular: rapidity
• positive degree: rapid
• infinitive: to rapidize
• gerund: rapidizing
• participle: rapidized

Origin and Evolution of rapidity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'rapidity' originated from the Latin word 'rapiditas' which is derived from the Latin word 'rapidus' meaning swift or quick.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rapidity' has retained its original meaning of quickness or swiftness, and is commonly used in various contexts to describe speed or haste.