readiness
UK: ˈredɪnəs | US: ˈredɪnəs
n. the state of being fully prepared or willing to act
n. promptness or quickness in response
n. ease or facility in performing a task
The word "readiness" combines "ready," derived from Old English rǣde (meaning "prepared" or "prompt"), with the suffix "-ness," which forms abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. "Ready" itself traces back to Proto-Germanic ga-raidijaz ("arranged, prepared"), linked to the idea of order or readiness for action. Over time, "-ness" (from Old English -nes) became a productive suffix in English, turning adjectives into nouns describing qualities or states. Thus, "readiness" literally means "the state of being ready."
The team demonstrated remarkable readiness for the unexpected challenges.
Her readiness to help others made her a beloved leader.
The soldiers maintained constant readiness for deployment.
His readiness with witty replies impressed the audience.
The machine’s readiness for operation saved valuable time.