tachy etymology

Etymology

Greek: ταχύς (tachýs), meaning "swift, rapid"

Origin

The word "tachy" entered English in the early 19th century from the Greek word "tachýs." It was used in scientific and medical contexts to describe something as occurring quickly or rapidly.

Meaning

The word "tachy" means:

• Moving or occurring at a high speed or rate
• Characterized by or exhibiting a rapid pulse

Synonyms

• Fast
• Swift
• Rapid
• Quick

Antonyms

• Slow
• Gradual

Examples

• "The wind was blowing at a tachy rate."
• "The patient's heart rate was tachycardic, indicating a rapid pulse."
• "The tachyons, hypothetical particles, are said to travel faster than the speed of light."

tachy relate terms

• tachycardia

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• tachy

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• tachy

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• conceit

  Etymology The word conceit derives from the Latin word conceptus meaning conception

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• abroad

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