Definitions and Examples of speed, quickness, rapidity
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The rate at which something moves or operates; swiftness.
Example
The car was moving at a high speed on the highway.
The quality of being able to move or react rapidly; agility.
Example
The athlete's quickness helped him win the race.
The state or quality of being rapid; speed.
Example
The rapidity of the river's flow made it dangerous to swim in.
Key Differences: speed vs quickness vs rapidity
- 1Speed refers to the rate at which something moves or operates, while quickness and rapidity refer to the quality of being able to move or react rapidly.
- 2Quickness implies agility or nimbleness, while rapidity implies a high degree of speed.
- 3Speed is often used to describe inanimate objects, while quickness and rapidity are more commonly used to describe living things.
Effective Usage of speed, quickness, rapidity
- 1Sports: Use quickness to describe an athlete's agility or reaction time.
- 2Transportation: Use speed to describe the rate at which a vehicle is moving.
- 3Science: Use rapidity to describe the speed of a chemical reaction or other scientific process.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of lagging are speed, quickness, and rapidity. These words describe a state of being fast, quick, or rapid, which is the opposite of lagging or falling behind. Use these words in different contexts such as sports, transportation, and science to describe speed, agility, and reaction time.
