n.
Pronunciation: ' ra-p ə d
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin rapidus seizing, sweeping, rapid, from rapere to seize, sweep away; akin to Lithuanian ap r ė pti to embrace
Date: 1634
: marked by a fast rate of motion, activity, succession, or occurrence
synonyms see FAST
– rap · id · ly adverb
– rap · id · ness noun