expedite
/ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.05 in modern English
18
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Free of impediment; unimpeded.
adj
Example Sentences
- "He expedited the search by alphabetizing the papers."
- "The bodies and bogies were built by more than one firm, to expedite the work, and the electrical equipment was supplied by the British Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd."
- "[…] moreover, there are times of pressure when, to expedite deliveries, cars may be driven in what should otherwise be the running-in period at speeds that do them no good - and over long distances too."
- "[…] to make the way plaine and expedite […]"
- "nimble and expedite […] in its operation"
- "[…]Speech in general (which is a very ſhort and expedite way of conveying their Thoughts one to another)[…]"
Etymology
From Latin expedītus (“unimpeded, unfettered”), perfect passive participle of expediō (“bring forward, set right”).
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/
- British English: /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/
Usage
Inflected Forms
expedites (present, singular)
expediting (participle, present)
expedited (participle, past)
expedited (past)
more expedite (comparative)
most expedite (superlative)