Added 9 October 2026
readiness
/ˈɹɛdinəs/ noun
In Latin: promptus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about readiness at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action).
putting them in readiness
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Prompt willingness.
readiness to continue discussions
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(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way.
the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution