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Added 9 October 2026

rapid

/ˈɹæp.ɪd/ noun

In Latin: rapidus, velox, incitus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about rapid at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A part of a river where the current is very fast.

adjective

Done or occurring in a brief period of time.
a rapid rise through the ranks
Characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed.
a rapid movement

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French rapide and its etymon Latin rapidus.

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