celerity

[ suh-ler-i-tee ]

noun

1. swiftness; speed.

   Synonyms: dispatch, alacrity

celerity

/ sɪˈlɛrɪtɪ /

noun

1. rapidity; swiftness; speed

Word History and Origins

Origin of celerity¹

First recorded in 1480–90; earlier celerite, from Middle French, from Latin celeritās, equivalent to celer “swift” + -itās -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of celerity¹

C15: from Old French celerite, from Latin celeritās, from celer swift

Synonym Study

See speed.

Example Sentences

GLS subsidiary Celerity IP is separately managing Taiwanese tech company Asustek Computer Inc's effort to enforce its portfolio of 3G, 4G and 5G wireless patents, Gill said.

From Reuters

“Yeah. Atsbani wanted me ‘expelled with utmost celerity!’ but Dad and Principal Armand settled on a five-day suspension.”

From Literature

It’s a lot like the Celerity, but with a range and aim assist buff now.

From The Verge

Electrons in solids tend to bump into atoms instead of moving uninterrupted, so being able to control them with such celerity was crucial for the team to carry out its Peter-Pan-and-his-shadow manipulation of the electron and the hole.

From Scientific American

At the Rink Rapids two native huskies, Teek and Koona, were added; and the celerity with which Buck broke them in took away François’s breath.

From Literature