What does rapidity mean?
Rapidity means speed, swiftness; the condition of being rapid.
Rapidity
/ɹəˈpɪd.ɪ.ti/ · noun
Meaning
speed, swiftness; the condition of being rapid.
Definitions by Sense
- speed, swiftness; the condition of being rapid
- (relativity) A measure of velocity relative to the speed of light; defined as artanh(v), where artanh is the hyperbolic arctangent, and v = speed (with c = speed of light = 1).
- (physics) A measure of the velocity of a particle in a beam relative to the beam's axis
Example Sentences
Although appreciating the rapidity and frequency of the Southern electric services I was now to use on short journeys, I became more than ever convinced that electric traction offers very little of interest to the dyed-in-the-wool railwayist.
Synonyms for rapidity
Antonyms for rapidity
Related Words
Word Forms
- rapidities
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rapidity?
Common synonyms include celerity, quickness.
What is the opposite of rapidity?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use rapidity in a sentence?
Although appreciating the rapidity and frequency of the Southern electric services I was now to use on short journeys, I became more than ever convinced that electric traction offers very little of interest to the dyed-in-the-wool railwayist.
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