quickness
|quick/ness|
B2
/ˈkwɪk.nəs/
(quick)
fast speed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quickness' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cwicness,' where 'cwic' meant 'alive' or 'lively.'
Historical Evolution
'cwicness' transformed into the Middle English word 'quiknesse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'quickness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'liveliness or vitality,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'speed or rapidity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being fast or rapid.
The quickness of the cheetah is unmatched in the animal kingdom.
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Noun 2
the ability to understand or think quickly.
Her quickness in solving puzzles impressed everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35