About The Word Readiness
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Readiness
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What's The Definition Of Readiness?
[n] prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"
[n] a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen [n] (psychology) a temporary readiness to respond in a particular way; "the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution"; "his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set" [n] 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" Synonyms | Synonyms for Readiness: facility | preparation | preparedness | set Related Terms | Find terms related to Readiness: See Also | alert | cognitive state | effortlessness | qui vive | ready | state | state of mind | willingness Readiness In Webster's Dictionary \Read"i*ness\, n.
The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness;
aptitude; willingness.
They received the word with all readiness of mind.
--Acts xvii.
11.
Syn: Facility; quickness; expedition; promptitude;
promptness; aptitude; aptness; knack; skill; expertness;
dexterity; ease; cheerfulness. See {Facility}.
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