readiness

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛdinəs/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
  2. noun prompt willingness
  3. noun (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

Etymology

From ready + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

preparedness, preparation

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
state
Narrower (hyponyms)
ready, alert

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