- pronunciation:
- ek
spih
dI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an outing or journey taken for a specific purpose, or the organized group, with its equipment and conveyances, undertaking such a trip.
We'll go on a shopping expedition when we get to Paris.He led an expedition to the North Pole.- similar words:
- adventure, excursion, exploration, field trip, journey, outing, pilgrimage, safari, trip, voyage
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| definition 2: |
efficiency and speed of accomplishment; dispatch.
She was praised for the expedition with which she performed her duties.- synonyms:
- dispatch, efficiency, promptness
- antonyms:
- procrastination
- similar words:
- alacrity, celerity, speed
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| related words: |
travel, trek |
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Expedition comes from a Latin word that means "to free the feet." "Ped," which forms part of the word "expedition," means "foot" or "feet" in Latin. Other English words which contain "ped" and come from Latin include
pedal and
quadruped.