Swiftness of movement or action; speed. The quality of acting or moving quickly and efficiently.
From Latin 'celeritas' meaning speed, from 'celer' (swift). Related to 'accelerate' and 'decelerate.' Has maintained its meaning of swift action since medieval times.
Think 'CELERY-ty' - imagine celery growing with amazing speed! Or connect to 'aCCELerate' - celerity is about that quick acceleration of movement or action.
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