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Definition of promptness

promptness

/ˈprɑːmpt.nəs/
Adverb:promptly
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Adjective:prompt
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• noun

1

The quality or habit of acting, responding, or arriving without delay; readiness and quickness in action or execution.

Example

"The customer service team was praised for its promptness in resolving the billing issue."

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• Nearby Words

prompter
prompting
promptly
promptness
pronation
prone
proneness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'prompt' (from Latin 'promptus', meaning 'brought forth' or 'ready') and the native suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Promptness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/promptness
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