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- Dictionaryrapid/ˈrapɪd/
adjective
- 1. happening in a short time or at a great rate: "the country's rapid economic decline"
noun
- 1. a fast-flowing and turbulent part of the course of a river: "those of you looking for adventure can shoot the rapids"
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fast or sudden: The 1990s were a period of rapid change / growth. I was startled by a rapid movement to my left. His response to the accusation was rapid. Synonyms. expeditious formal. fast (QUICK) quick. speedy. swift. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. fast I tried to catch him, but he was too fast for me.
The meaning of RAPID is marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence. How to use rapid in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rapid.
is used especially to describe a person or thing that moves or is able to move at great speed. is more often used to describe something that is done in a short time or without delay. is most commonly used to describe the speed at which something changes.
Rapid means happening with great speed or in a brief period of time. Think of Rapid Eye Movement (REM sleep), when your eyes are darting back and forth quickly — trying to follow your fast-paced dreams.
1. (of an action or movement) performed or occurring during a short interval of time; quick: a rapid transformation. 2. characterized by high speed: rapid movement. 3. acting or moving quickly; fast: a rapid worker. [C17: from Latin rapidus tearing away, from rapere to seize; see rape 1] ˈrapidly adv. rapidity, ˈrapidness n.
A rapid change is one that happens very quickly. ...the country's rapid economic growth in the 1980s. This signals a rapid change of mind by the government. ...the rapid decline in the birth rate. Synonyms: sudden, prompt, speedy, precipitate More Synonyms of rapid.
Rapid definition: occurring within a short time; happening speedily. See examples of RAPID used in a sentence.
happening or moving very quickly: rapid change / growth. rapidity. noun [ U ] uk / rəˈpɪdəti / us. rapidly. adverb. (Definition of rapid from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of rapid. in Chinese (Traditional) 快的, 迅猛的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 快的, 迅猛的… See more. in Spanish.
Rapid Definition. Moving, progressing, or occurring with speed; swift; fast; quick. A part of a river where the current is relatively swift, as because of a narrowing of the riverbed. A rapid transit car, train, or system.
Dictionary definition of rapid. Occurring or happening quickly, with great speed or velocity. "The company experienced rapid growth, expanding its operations to new markets." Detailed meaning of rapid. It implies a swift and accelerated pace, indicating a significant rate of progress, change, or movement within a relatively short period.
