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rapidly

/ˈræp.ɪd.li/
rap · id · ly
Adjective:rapid
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• adverb

1

In a very fast or quick manner; at a great rate of speed or within a short period of time.

Example

"Medical technology has advanced rapidly over the past two decades."

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• Nearby Words

rapey
rapid
rapidity
rapidly
rapidness
rapids
rapier

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'rapid' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word comes via French from the Latin 'rapidus', meaning 'hastening, swift, or seizing', derived from the verb 'rapere' ('to seize or carry off hurriedly').

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