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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