English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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swiftness (usually uncountable, plural swiftnesses)

  1. The state of being swift.

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