swiftness
English
editEtymology
editFrom Middle English swiftnesse, swyftnesse, from Old English swiftnes (“swiftness”), equivalent to swift + -ness.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editswiftness (usually uncountable, plural swiftnesses)
- The state of being swift.
Synonyms
editTranslations
editstate of being swift — see quickness
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