US /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/ UK /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəs/
adj Freq #91782

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    done or acting with speed and efficiency

    The claims team gave each application an expeditious but careful review.

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Synonyms
1 adj · done or acting with speed... promptefficientswiftspeedy
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Word family
Derived forms expeditiouslyexpeditiousnessunexpeditious

Etymology

From Middle English expedycius and Latin expeditus ('ready, unencumbered, prompt'), the past participle of expedire ('to free the feet, make ready'). The modern sense combines quickness with effective execution.

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