EXPEDITEv.t.
[L. expedio; Eng. speed. Expedio is compound. We see the same root in impedio, to hinder to send against, to move in opposition.]
1. To hasten; to quicken; to accelerate motion or progress. The general sent orders to expedite the march of the army. Artificial heat may expedite the growth of plants.
2. To dispatch; to send from.
Such charters are expedited of course.
3. To hasten by rendering easy.
EXPEDITEa.
[L. expeditus.] Quick; speedy; expeditious; as expedite execution. [Little used.]
1. Easy; clear of impediments; unencumbered; as, to make a way plain and expedite. [Unusual.]
2. Active; nimble; ready; prompt.
The more expedite will be the soul in its operations. [Unusual.]
3. Light-armed. [Not used.]