SWIFTNESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

Example: the project advanced with gratifying speed

Synonyms

Fastness, Speed, Swiftness

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "swiftness" comes from Old English swiftnes, which comes from Middle English swiftnesse.

🔗 Related Words

swift – A related word in the same word family.

-ness – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Old English shared many words with Old Norse due to Viking settlements in England.

➡️ Words that Start with SW

Swinge Swivelled Swearers Swim Swaying Switch-hit Swooping Swore Swarming Swordfish Swanflower Sweetest

Words that End with SS ⬅️

Swiss Swissess Symmetricalness Symptomless Synonymousness Tackiness Tackless Tactfulness Tactless Tactlessness Tailless Tailoress