Celerity
/səˈlɛr.ɪ.ti/noun
Swiftness of movement or action.
Did you know?Celerity's roots connect to ancient notions of speed being tied to divine favor, where the swift were often seen as blessed by the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kel-
“to be quick, to be lively”
Latin
Latin
celer
“swift, quick, speedy”
Late Latin
Late Latin
celeritas
“swiftness, speed”
Middle French
Middle French
célérité
“swiftness, speediness”
Modern English
English
celerity
“the quality of being swift or rapid in action”
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