ταχύς — meaning in English
tachys
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English meaning
- fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- precipitate verb To cause something to happen suddenly, often before it is ready to.
- rapid adj Happening or moving very quickly.
- swift adj Moving or happening very quickly.
Senses
ταχύς is used for these senses in English:
- fast Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid. [from 14th c.]
- precipitate Moving with excessive speed or haste; overly hasty.
- rapid Very swift or quick.
- swift Fast; quick; rapid.
fast — full definition
- adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
- adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
- adv Quickly, or with great speed.
- verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
- noun A period of abstaining from food.
precipitate — full definition
- verb To cause something to happen suddenly, often before it is ready to.
- verb (chemistry) To separate out of a solution as a solid.
- adjective Acting with reckless haste; hasty or rash.