swiftly-settled
|swift-ly-set-tled|
B2
/ˈswɪftli ˈsɛtəld/
quick resolution
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swiftly-settled' originates from the English words 'swiftly' and 'settled', where 'swiftly' means 'quickly' and 'settled' means 'resolved or concluded'.
Historical Evolution
'swiftly' and 'settled' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'swiftly-settled' reflects a modern usage to describe quick resolutions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'swiftly' meant 'quickly' and 'settled' meant 'resolved', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resolved or concluded quickly and efficiently.
The dispute was swiftly-settled by the mediator.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 09:13