'expeditious' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'expeditus,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'ped-' meant 'foot.'

'expeditus' transformed into the French word 'expéditif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'expeditious' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'unimpeded or free,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'acting with speed and efficiency.'