rapidly-moved
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B2
/ˈræpɪdli muːvd/
swift movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rapidly-moved' originates from the combination of 'rapidly,' an adverb meaning 'with great speed,' and 'moved,' the past participle of 'move,' which means 'to change position.'
Historical Evolution
'Rapidly' comes from the Latin word 'rapidus,' meaning 'seizing or grasping,' and 'moved' comes from the Latin 'movere,' meaning 'to move.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rapidly' meant 'seizing or grasping,' but over time it evolved to mean 'with great speed,' while 'moved' has retained its meaning of 'changing position.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moved with great speed or velocity.
The rapidly-moved train passed by in a blur.
Synonyms
swiftly-movedquickly-moved
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/10 02:48
