rapidly-sent
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B2
/ˈræpɪdli sɛnt/
quickly dispatched
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rapidly-sent' is a compound word formed from 'rapidly' and 'sent'. 'Rapidly' originates from Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'seizing or grasping', and 'sent' is the past participle of 'send', from Old English 'sendan'.
Historical Evolution
'Rapidly' evolved from the Latin 'rapidus' through Old French 'rapide', while 'sent' evolved from Old English 'sendan'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rapidly' meant 'seizing or grasping', but it evolved to mean 'quickly'. 'Sent' has maintained its meaning of 'dispatched'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been sent quickly or with great speed.
The rapidly-sent message reached its destination in no time.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 03:36