expeditious
UK: ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.əs | US: ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.əs
adj. characterized by speed and efficiency
adj. acting or done with promptness
expeditious = ex<out> + ped<foot> + itious<adjective suffix>
- ex (Latin: "out")
- ped (Latin: "foot," implying movement or speed)
- itious (adjective-forming suffix, often indicating a quality or state)
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin expedire ("to free from impediments, prepare, dispatch"), combining ex- ("out") + pes ("foot"). The original sense of "freeing one's feet" evolved metaphorically into "removing obstacles," then "speedy execution." The suffix -itious was added in English to form the adjective, emphasizing efficiency.
The team provided an expeditious response to the client's urgent request.
Her expeditious handling of the paperwork saved us hours of delay.
The judge demanded an expeditious resolution to the case.
Expeditious delivery services are crucial for e-commerce businesses.
His expeditious decision-making earned him a promotion.