rapidly-finished
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B2
/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
Last updated: 2025/07/17 22:56
