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expeditious
(ex¦ped|itious)
Pronunciation:
/ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃəs/
adjective
done with speed and efficiency:
an expeditious investigation
Derivatives
expeditiously
adverb
expeditiousness
noun
Origin:
late 15th century
: from
expedition
+
-ous
Nearby Words
expected utility
expected value
expectorant
expectorate
expediency
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expedite
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expend
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expenditure
expense
expense account
expensive
experience
experienced