as in velocity
a high rate of movement or performance
the rapidity with which she can do mental math calculations is amazing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rapidity
Attitudes have fluctuated from negative to positive, and then from positive to negative with exhausting rapidity.
—
Andrey Kurkov, Time, 15 May 2025
This is a very much different thing than COVID in terms of rap -- rapidity and speed and other things.
—Abc News, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
Given the relative rapidity of the deals, more will be in the offing.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Each user prompt on Ocean includes a live speed test indicator, giving a transparent view of our system’s rapidity.
—Tor Constantino, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapidity
Andrey Kurkov, Time, 15 May 2025
This is a very much different thing than COVID in terms of rap -- rapidity and speed and other things.
—Abc News, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
Given the relative rapidity of the deals, more will be in the offing.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Each user prompt on Ocean includes a live speed test indicator, giving a transparent view of our system’s rapidity.
—Tor Constantino, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rapidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapidity
Noun
-
He’s gained some ticks of velocity in his fastball from earlier in his college career and was averaging close to 95 mph with it, while touching 98 routinely and topping out at 102.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
-
Second, redefine success metrics to go beyond feature velocity.—
Sandeep Jha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
Those who master it can gain a significant competitive advantage in both speed and accuracy of their research and analysis. 4.—
Daniel Hu,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
His overall rating of 88 is highlighted by a 91 rating in speed and agility.—
Shaun Goodwin
July 14,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rapidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapidity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share