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Definition of expeditious

expeditious

/ˌɛk.spəˈdɪʃ.əs/
ex · pe · di · tious
Adverb:expeditiously
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expeditious Lexical Profile

expeditious Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Done with speed and efficiency; acting or accomplished promptly and without delay.

Example

"The committee conducted an expeditious review of the applications to ensure funding was distributed on schedule."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'expeditious' (meaning prompt, rapid, and efficient) with 'expedient' (meaning convenient and practical, though possibly improper or immoral).

• Rhymes for expeditious

• Nearby Words

expedition
expeditionary
expeditioner
expeditious
expeditiously
expel
expend

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the noun 'expedition' plus the suffix '-ous', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'expedire' (to free one's feet from a snare or entanglement, from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'pes' meaning 'foot').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Expeditious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/expeditious
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