rapidity

noun

rə-ˈpi-də-tē How to pronounce rapidity (audio)
Definition of rapiditynext
as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance the rapidity with which she can do mental math calculations is amazing

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Recent Examples of rapidity The two women’s powerful, mysterious bond is sketched in sharp yet subtle dramatic strokes that are all the more thrilling for their breathless rapidity. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026 The market is undervaluing the rapidity with which record revenues and strong yields are improving the balance sheet, which will lead to a significant re-evaluation of value as financial risks decline and capital is returned to shareholders. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 3 Mar. 2026 But this doesn’t explain the rapidity of the shift nor the fact that all the leading American AI research labs moved in the same direction. — Nick Srnicek, Wired News, 14 Jan. 2026 Still others warned of the rapidity with which democracy could give way to dictatorship. — Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rapidity
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  1. velocity
  2. speed
Noun
  • Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Patriot munition at a critical low is the Patriot Advanced Capability-3, or PAC-3, a high-velocity surface-to-air interceptor designed to destroy incoming tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles by ramming into them.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of velocity
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  • In reality, both objects orbit the star in the same direction, just at different, changing speeds.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Power is routed to the rear wheels through a new six-speed manual gearbox.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of speed

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“Rapidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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