rapid
The origin and history of rapid.
Etymology
From Latin rapidus, "hurried, seizing," from rapere, "to snatch or seize" — the same root that gives us rapture and rapacious.
The origin and history of rapid.
From Latin rapidus, "hurried, seizing," from rapere, "to snatch or seize" — the same root that gives us rapture and rapacious.
by FreeDict.com
Learn new English words for daily use — each one with meaning, pronunciation and an example. Free, no signup.
Start learning