quicker
UK: ˈkwɪkə | US: ˈkwɪkər
adj. comparative form of "quick," meaning more rapid or faster in motion or action
The word "quicker" is formed by adding the comparative suffix "-er" to the adjective "quick," which originates from Old English cwic (alive, lively). Over time, "quick" evolved to primarily mean "fast" in Modern English. The suffix "-er" is a Germanic comparative marker, used to form degrees of comparison (e.g., tall → taller). The combination preserves the original spelling and meaning logic: "more quick."
She finished the race quicker than her competitors.
The new software processes data quicker than the old version.
Can you walk any quicker? We’re running late.
His reflexes are quicker than most athletes'.
The train arrives quicker if it doesn’t stop at every station.