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expeditious
Expeditious (adj) means Done quickly and without delay.
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1
Done quickly and without delay.
"An “expeditious cessation of hostilities” is essential to “stabilise European economies, prevent unintended escalation or expansion of the war and re-establish strategic stability with Russia”, the document says."
— , US security strategy urges ‘resistance’ to Europe and shrugs off Russian threat (2025)
2
Carried out efficiently and fast, helping things move along quickly.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English expedycius (“useful, fitting”), from Latin expedītus (“disengaged, ready, convenient, prompt; unfettered, unencumbered”), the past participle of expediō.
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What is the meaning of expeditious?
"expeditious" (adj) means done quickly and without delay.
What is another word for expeditious?
Other words for "expeditious" include expedited.
What is the opposite of expeditious?
The opposite of "expeditious" is leisurely.
What are the different meanings of expeditious?
"expeditious" has 2 main meanings: 1. Done quickly and without delay; 2. Carried out efficiently and fast, helping things move along quickly.
