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swiftness

English edit

Etymology edit

From Middle English swiftnesse, swyftnesse, from Old English swiftnes (“swiftness”), equivalent to swift +‎ -ness.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈswɪftnɪs/
  • Hyphenation: swift‧ness

Noun edit

swiftness (usually uncountable, plural swiftnesses)

  1. The state of being swift.

Synonyms edit

Translations edit

state of being swift — see quickness
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