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ultrafast

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Very fast, or of very short duration; especially concerning events that take place in femtosecond or picosecond timescales.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Etymology

Etymology tree English ultra- Proto-Germanic *fastuz Proto-West Germanic *fast Old English fæst Middle English fast English fast English ultrafast From ultra- + fast.

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  • Hungarian: ultragyors — very fast or of very short duration