noun
swiftness
Swiftness (noun) means the quality of moving very fast.
noun
1
The quality of moving very fast.
"The swiftness of his reaction saved the child."
"with remarkable swiftness"
"They admired the swiftness of the river’s current."
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English swiftnesse, swyftnesse, from Old English swiftnes ("swiftness"), equivalent to swift + -ness.
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What is the meaning of swiftness?
"swiftness" (noun) means the quality of moving very fast.
What is another word for swiftness?
Other words for "swiftness" include haste, celerity, rapidity, fastness, speed.
