Swiftness

Pronunciation: /ˈswɪftnəs/

Definitions of swiftness

noun The quality or state of being swift; speed or quickness.

Example Sentences

A1 The rabbit ran with swiftness to escape the fox.

A2 She completed the race with impressive swiftness.

B1 The delivery service prides itself on the swiftness of its deliveries.

B2 The swiftness of her decision-making process impressed her colleagues.

C1 The swiftness with which the company responded to the crisis was commendable.

C2 His swiftness in resolving complex issues earned him a reputation as a problem-solving genius.

Examples of swiftness in a Sentence

formal The swiftness of the cheetah is unmatched in the animal kingdom.

informal I was impressed by the swiftness with which she completed the task.

slang He ran with the swiftness of a gazelle.

figurative Time passed with the swiftness of a rushing river.

Grammatical Forms of swiftness

• plural: swiftnesses
• comparative: swifter
• superlative: swiftest
• present tense: swiftens
• future tense: will swift
• perfect tense: has swifted
• continuous tense: is swiftening
• singular: swiftness
• positive degree: swift
• infinitive: to swift
• gerund: swiftening
• participle: swifted

Origin and Evolution of swiftness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'swiftness' originated from the Old English word 'sweostnes' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'swenistaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'swiftness' has retained its original meaning of speed and quickness, with no significant changes in its usage or definition.