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readiness

rea·di·ness

UK/ˈɹɛdinəs/ US/ˈrɛdinʌs/ uncommon

noun

1.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

  • “putting them in readiness”
  • “their preparation was more than adequate”
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2.

prompt willingness

  • “readiness to continue discussions”
  • “they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel”
  • “they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority”
  • “he tried to explain his forwardness in battle”
3.

(psychology) a temporary readiness to respond in a particular way

  • “the subjects”
  • “;”
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4.

a natural effortlessness

  • “they conversed with great facility”
  • “a happy readiness of conversation” -Jane Austen
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Origin

From ready + -ness.

Phrases

  • combat readiness

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