quickness

C1 Topic:Mind & Cognition
US /ˈkwɪknəs/
noun Freq #57538

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity

    The quickness of the hand deceives the eye.

  2. 2
    noun

    a rate that is rapid

  3. 3
    noun

    intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay

  4. 4
    noun

    skillful performance or ability without difficulty

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · rapidity of movement or... celerity
2 noun · a rate that is rapid celerity
3 noun · intelligence as revealed by... mental quicknessquick-wittedness
4 noun · skillful performance or... facility

Etymology

From Middle English quiknes, qwiknes, quyknesse, cwicnesse, equivalent to quick + -ness.

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