Definition of Fastness

1. Noun. A rate (usually rapid) at which something happens. "The project advanced with gratifying speed"

Exact synonyms: Speed, Swiftness
Generic synonyms: Pace, Rate
Specialized synonyms: Haste, Hastiness, Hurriedness, Hurry, Precipitation, Execution Speed, Graduality, Gradualness
Attributes: Fast, Slow
Derivative terms: Fast, Fast, Fast, Speed, Speed, Speed, Speed, Speed, Speedy, Swift

2. Noun. The quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment.
Exact synonyms: Fixedness, Fixity, Fixture, Secureness
Generic synonyms: Immovability, Immovableness
Specialized synonyms: Lodgement, Lodging, Lodgment
Derivative terms: Fast, Fixed, Fixed, Fixed, Fixed, Fix, Secure
Antonyms: Looseness

3. Noun. A strongly fortified defensive structure.
Exact synonyms: Stronghold
Specialized synonyms: Bastion, Citadel, Blockhouse, Hold, Donjon, Dungeon, Keep, Redoubt
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defense, Defensive Structure

Definition of Fastness

1. n. The state of being fast and firm; firmness; fixedness; security; faithfulness.

Definition of Fastness

1. Noun. A secure or fortified place; a stronghold, a fortress. ¹

2. Noun. The state of being fast. ¹

3. Noun. The ability of a dye to withstand fading. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fastness

1. the quality of being fast [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Fastness

1. The state of tolerance exhibited by bacteria to a drug or other agent. See: fast. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fastness

fastigiates
fastigiobulbar fibres
fastigiobulbar tract
fastigiospinal fibres
fastigium
fastigiums
fastilarian
fasting
fasting blood glucose
fasting glucose
fasting hypoglycaemia
fastings
fastish
fastly
fastnacht
fastness (current term)
fastnesses
fastpaced
fastpitch
fasts
fastuous
fat
fat-finger
fat-fingered
fat-fingering
fat-fingers
fat-free
fat-kidneyed

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