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Added 9 October 2026

quickness

/ˈkwɪknəs/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about quickness at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Skillful performance or ability without difficulty.
his quick adeptness was a product of good design
Intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay.
A rate that is rapid.

Origin

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

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