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expeditiousness

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ex⋅pe⋅di⋅tious

  [ek-spi-dish-uhs]
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–adjective
characterized by promptness; quick: an expeditious answer to an inquiry.
Origin:
1590–1600; exped(ition) + -itious

Related forms:
ex⋅pe⋅di⋅tious⋅ly, adverb
ex⋅pe⋅di⋅tious⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
prompt, swift, speedy, fast, rapid.

Antonyms:
slow, leisurely, deliberate.
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ex·pe·di·tious   (ěk'spĭ-dĭsh'əs)   
adj.  Acting or done with speed and efficiency. See Synonyms at fast1.
ex'pe·di'tious·ly adv., ex'pe·di'tious·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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