rapid — happening in a short time or at a fast speed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: happening in a short time or at a fast speed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈræpɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother learned to use smartphones with rapid speed - she's now a TikTok influencer!
- The rapid advancement of AI technology is changing our daily lives.
- He ate his lunch at rapid speed and immediately regretted it.
rapid
ADJECTIVE[/ˈræpɪd/]
happening in a short time or at a fast speed
happening in a short time or at a fast speed
Rapid cooking turns vapid into sapid!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin rapidus, meaning 'swift' or 'fast-flowing,' originally used to describe water rushing quickly like a river current. The word evolved to express swift movement or velocity in general.
Breakdown
Latin rapidus (swift, fast-flowing) from rapere (to seize, carry away), suggesting forceful, hurried motion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother learned to use smartphones with rapid speed - she's now a TikTok influencer!”
“The rapid advancement of AI technology is changing our daily lives.”
“He ate his lunch at rapid speed and immediately regretted it.”
“The patient showed rapid improvement after taking the new medicine.”
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