Celerity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪˈlɛɹɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Celerity is a noun meaning Speed, swiftness.
Meaning
Speed, swiftness.
More Meanings
- (oceanography, meteorology) The speed of an individual wave (as opposed to the speed of groups of waves); often denoted c.
- (telecommunications, dated) The speed of symbol transmission, now called baud rate.
Example Sentences
Celerity of dispatching the Chappe telegraph [section title]
The celerity of executions is a generally neglected issue in the empirical literature on deterrence and capital punishment.
As of 2006, celerity has disappeared entirely from the deterrence equation among both high- and low-volume executing jurisdictions.
O most kind maid, / It was the swift celerity of his death, / Which I did think with slower foot came on, / That brain'd my purpose.
Word Forms
- celerities
Synonyms for celerity
Depending on context, synonyms include rapidity, alacrity, dispatch, quickness.
Antonyms for celerity
Common opposites include slowness, lethargy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rapidity, quickness, swiftness, speediness, haste, speed.
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