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December 4, 2022

Word of the Day: Celerity

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Word of the Day : December 4, 2022

celerity \suh-LAIR-uh-tee\ noun

What It Means

Celerity is a formal word that means “swiftness of motion or action.”

// When the developers’ intentions became clear, the community came together with celerity to preserve the town’s beloved wetlands for future generations.

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celerity in Context

Aired December 4, 2022

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