Rapid
/ˈɹæpɪd/
The meaning and definition of Rapid, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
- (often in the plural) a rough section of a river or stream which is difficult to navigate due to the swift and turbulent motion of the water.
- A burst of rapid fire.
adjective
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Very swift or quick.
“a rapid stream”
- Steep, changing altitude quickly. (of a slope)
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Latin rapidus, from Latin rapio.
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