quickest

UK: ˈkwɪkɪst | US: ˈkwɪkɪst

Definition

  1. adj. superlative form of "quick" (fastest in speed or highest in responsiveness)

Structure
quick <fast>est <superlative suffix>
Etymology

The word "quickest" derives from Old English "cwic" (alive, lively), which evolved to mean "fast" in Middle English. The suffix "-est" is a Germanic superlative marker, originally "-ost" in Old English. Combined, "quickest" literally means "most alive" or "most rapid," reflecting its modern usage as the highest degree of speed or agility.

Examples

  1. She finished the race in the quickest time.

  2. This is the quickest route to the airport.

  3. The cheetah is the quickest land animal.

  4. He gave the quickest response to the emergency.

  5. Among all the solutions, hers was the quickest.