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Christine Christie Posted 6 years ago
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Fast-paced

Just out of curiosity, is this adjective appropriate for this context:


"the fast-paced rocket"


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"a fast-paced speed"


Note: By 'fast-paced', I mean 'rapid'.

  

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Christine Christie Just out of curiosity, is this adjective appropriate for this context: No. Rockets and speed are already fast. You might have a fast-paced chess match where the players only take about a minute per move.

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  • Christine Christie Just out of curiosity, is this adjective appropriate for this context: No.
  • Rockets and speed are already fast.
  • You might have a fast-paced chess match where the players only take about a minute per move.
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Christine ChristieJust out of curiosity, is this adjective appropriate for this context:

No. Rockets and speed are already fast. You might have a fast-paced chess match where the players only take about a minute per move.

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Christine Christie

Just out of curiosity, is this adjective appropriate for this context:

"the fast-paced rocket"

or

"a fast-paced speed"

Note: By 'fast-paced', I mean 'rapid'.

'fast-paced rocket' makes more sense than 'fast-paced speed'. 'fast rocket' makes even more sense.

We wouldn't/shouldn't say that so

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