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rapid

[rap-id]

adjective

rapider, rapidest 
  1. occurring within a short time; happening speedily.

    rapid growth.

  2. moving or acting with great speed; swift.

    a rapid worker.

  3. characterized by speed.

    rapid motion.



noun

  1. Usually rapids a part of a river where the current runs very swiftly.

rapid

/ ˈræpɪd, rəˈpɪdɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. (of an action or movement) performed or occurring during a short interval of time; quick

    a rapid transformation

  2. characterized by high speed

    rapid movement

  3. acting or moving quickly; fast

    a rapid worker

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • rapidly adverb
  • ultrarapid adjective
  • rapidity noun
  • ˈ辱 adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rapid1

First recorded in 1625–35, rapid is from the Latin word rapidus “tearing away, seizing, swift”; rape 1, -id 4
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rapid1

C17: from Latin rapidus tearing away, from rapere to seize; see rape 1
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Synonym Study

See quick.
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The rapid growth of construction projects has been attributed to diaspora investments as well as improved security - although Islamist militants who control large swathes of southern Somalia still target the city.

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The union is part of the rapid response network.

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Asia has a strong heritage of baked goods, but with rapid urbanisation, and changing lifestyles demand for on-the-go convenience foods is growing steadily.

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Creatives in Hollywood have long expressed concern about the rapid development of generative AI with text, images, audio and video.

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Remaining composed down the finishing stretch in Atlanta, when he knew the goal of playing his maiden major was within touching distance, was proof of the rapid progress he is making.

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