RAPIDNESS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

rapidness

noun

Definition of rapidness

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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Noun

Spacecraft’s crash velocity may reach upto hundreds of meters per second.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Diamond offers exceptional rigidity, high sound velocity and strong internal damping.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of velocity

Noun

One of the best players in California and the nation, Cathedral Catholic’s Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, a USC commit, got to show off his speed.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
It’s made with special cushioning that adapts to your stride, weight, and speed, absorbing impact to allow your feet to go longer before they get fatigued.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Definition of speed

Noun

Millions of homeowners who secured ultra-low mortgage rates before the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022 are reluctant to sell because doing so would likely mean taking on a much more expensive mortgage.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The measure, a combination of occupancy with daily rate, is the most important one hotels use to assess their performance.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

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