swiftness
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle English swiftnesse, swyftnesse, from Old English swiftnes (“swiftness”), equivalent to swift + -ness.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
swiftness (usually uncountable, plural swiftnesses)
- The state of being swift.
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
state of being swift — see quickness
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