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rapidly-finished

|rap-id-ly-fin-ished|

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/ˈræpɪdli ˈfɪnɪʃt/

quickly completed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'rapidly-finished' is a compound word formed from 'rapidly' and 'finished'. 'Rapidly' originates from Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'seizing or grasping', and 'finished' comes from Latin 'finire', meaning 'to end or complete'.

Historical Evolution

'Rapidly' evolved from the Latin 'rapidus' through Old French 'rapide', and 'finished' evolved from Latin 'finire' through Old French 'finir'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'rapidly' meant 'seizing or grasping', but over time it evolved to mean 'quickly'. 'Finished' has largely retained its meaning of 'completed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

completed in a quick or swift manner.

The project was rapidly-finished due to the team's hard work.

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Last updated: 2025/07/17 22:56