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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRapidly
/ˈræp.ɪd.li/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a quick manner; with great speed.
"The train moved rapidly through the countryside." - 2
Occurring or done in a short period of time.
"The situation escalated rapidly, leaving everyone in shock."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'rapidly' originates from the Latin root 'rapidus', meaning 'seizing' or 'hasty', which evolved through Old French 'rapidité' before entering Middle English. Its meaning has shifted to emphasize quickness or speed in action.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Rapidly" is said worldwide
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rapidement
Transliteration: ʁa.pi.dəmɑ̃
"Le train se déplace rapidement à travers la campagne."
schnell
Transliteration: ʃnɛl
"Der Zug fährt schnell durch die Landschaft."
rapidamente
Transliteration: ra.pi.daˈmen.te
"Il treno si muove rapidamente attraverso la campagna."
rápidamente
Transliteration: ˈrapiðamente
"El tren se mueve rápidamente por el campo."
rapidamente
Transliteration: ʁa.pi.daˈmẽ.tʃi
"O trem se move rapidamente pelo campo."
तेज़ी से
Transliteration: tezī se
"ट्रेन तेज़ी से खेतों के बीच से गुज़रती है।"
迅速地
Transliteration: xùnsù de
"火车迅速地穿过乡村。"
빠르게
Transliteration: ppareuge
"기차가 시골을 빠르게 지나갑니다."
速やかに
Transliteration: suyakani
"列車は田舎を速やかに通過します。"
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