promptness

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality or state of being prepared and ready beforehand; quick and efficient in response.

  - "His promptness saved the day."
  - "She was praised for her promptness in completing the task."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with promptness
crimes , climes , chimes , mimes

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Homophones

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1. Prompt (en) : The quality or state of being prepared and ready beforehand
   

2. Prompt (en) : To provide with a prompt or quick response
   

3. Prompt (en) : To urge or encourage
   

4. Prompt (en) : To bring forward or put forward
   

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Variants

List of all variants of promptness that leads to same result
prompt , prompter , promptest , promptness , promptnesses

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Forms

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promptly, promptnesses, more promptly, most promptly

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Etymology

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From Old French prompt, present, from the past participle of prémunir, to protect, provide for in advance.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'promptness' contains the letter 'p' three times.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'promptus' was a slave who stood by to provide props and costumes for actors.

3. The word 'promptness' is often used interchangeably with the word 'punctuality'. However, punctuality refers specifically to being on time, while promptness refers to being prepared and ready beforehand.

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Related Concepts

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1. Efficiency: The ability to get things done with minimal waste of time or resources.

2. Punctuality: The quality of being on time; being punctual.

3. Reliability: The ability to consistently perform or deliver expected results.

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Culture

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Promptness is a valued trait in many cultures, particularly in business and professional settings. It is often associated with efficiency, reliability, and good time management. In literature, promptness is sometimes used as a metaphor for readiness or preparedness, as in the phrase 'on the ball'.

How to Memorize "promptness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock ticking and a light turning on every time you use the word 'promptness'.
   - Visualize a person being prepared and ready beforehand, like a runner at the starting line.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'promptness' with the word 'efficient'.
   - Think of the word 'promptness' as being synonymous with the word 'readiness'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'PRePaRed R' to remember 'Promptness is Preparedness'.

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