swiftness
5 synonyms for swiftness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of moving very fast.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English swiftnesse, swyftnesse, from Old English swiftnes ("swiftness"), equivalent to swift + -ness.
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