Swiftness, speed. Now chiefly (as distinguished from velocity) with reference to the movements or actions of living beings.
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释义 | the world > action or operation > manner of action > rapidity or speed of action or operation > [noun] (113) celerity1483 Swiftness, speed. Now chiefly (as distinguished from velocity) with reference to the movements or actions of living beings. speediness1530 The quality of being speedy; quickness, celerity, promptitude. navity1623 Diligence; alacrity. velocitya1674 Rapidity (absolute or relative) of operation or action; quickness. expeditiousness1708 The quality of being expeditious; celerity; handiness. hot foot1869 U.S. slang. Prompt or rapid action or movement; a quick escape. Esp. in to do a hot foot (also foots), to give (a person) the hot foot, to come (o… Subcategories:— anything done rapidly (2) — quickness or facility with which anything is done (1) — a quick method (2) — expedition or dispatch (11) — promptness or alacrity (9) — haste (74) — one who is rapid or makes rapid progress (7) — fast or glamorous way of life (1) |
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