rapidness

noun

Definition of rapidnessnext
as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance the rapidness of the response to a call for assistance is critical in saving the victim of a heart attack

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  1. velocity
  2. speed
  3. rapidity
  4. rate
Noun
  • Vehicles of all types incur fuel economy losses because of wind resistance, which is considerably stronger at highway velocities.
    Peter Douglas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Throwing fewer four-seamers resulted in higher average four-seamer velocity, and the pitch played up even more.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of velocity
Noun
  • In one-on-one coverage, Barron has NFL-ready speed that could translate to him being a slot corner at the next level and the physicality to be an outside corner.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The sophomore running back from St. Louis pairs blistering speed with body strength to emerge as a hard-to-tackle runner.
    Lauren Merola, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of speed
Noun
  • Whereafter, with jaw-dropping rapidity, Predonzani and his work sank into oblivion.
    Dino Buzzati, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
  • However, the rapidity and scale of the decline suggested a more pervasive threat.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rapidity
Noun
  • More power will hopefully mean better frame rates and more consistent gameplay.
    Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
  • While the company reported a 3% year-over-year (y-o-y) increase in comparable system-wide RevPAR, this growth rate decelerated compared to the previous quarters.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of rate
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