rapide
Speedy Parisian train
Rapide is French for fast or rapid, appearing in English contexts where French lends sophistication or specificity.
It shows up in brand names, ballet terminology, and descriptions of tempo.
In Canadian French contexts, rapide (or rapids) refers to a section of river with fast-moving, turbulent water.
Rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
express · supersonic · mach · bullet train · Formula 1 · dragster · sprinter · speedboat
Quick and light-moving
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- litheSupple and graceful
- suppleFlexing without damage
- dexterousPhysically skilled, agile
sleek · streamlined · graceful · aerodynamic · cheetah · falcon · gazelle · greyhound
speed
Rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- velocityDirected rate of motion
turbo · express · supersonic · mach · bullet train · Formula 1 · dragster · sprinter · speedboat · jet
nimble
Quick and light-moving
dexterous · sleek · streamlined · graceful · aerodynamic · cheetah · falcon · gazelle · greyhound · whippet
torrent
Violent rushing flow
- currentDirected flow of charge
- cascadeSuccessive downward flow
- waterfallDescending river over precipice
stream · river · flow · whitewater · surge · gush · kayak · canoe · rafting · portage
haste
Excessive quickness
hustle · bustle · scramble · flurry · scurry · frenzy · precipitation · dispatch · expedition · celerity
rapidegradual
Developing slowly over time
incremental · lent · drawn-out · protracted · lengthy
- rapid fireIn quick succession
- rapid testsFast diagnostic kits
- rapid responseFast action to emergencies
- rapid transitUrban public rail system
- rapid increaseSwift upward change
- rapid growthFast increase in scale