quickness

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun skillful performance or ability without difficulty
  2. noun intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay
  3. noun a rate that is rapid

Etymology

From Middle English quiknes, qwiknes, quyknesse, cwicnesse, equivalent to quick + -ness.

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Synonyms

adeptness, adroitness, deftness, facility

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