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Fastness Definition & Meaning

fastness
noun
  1. a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed"
  2. the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
  3. a strongly fortified defensive structure

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Frequently asked questions

What does fastness mean?
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens; "the project advanced with gratifying speed" the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment a strongly fortified defensive structure
What part of speech is fastness?
Fastness is a noun.
How many definitions does fastness have?
Fastness has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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