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readiness.

The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹɛdinəs/
  1. The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.

    uncountable · usually
    readiness for civil emergencies
  2. Willingness.

    uncountable · usually
    his readiness to help
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English ready Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English readiness From ready + -ness.

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