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Definition of readiness

readiness

/ˈɹɛd.i.nəs/
read · i · ness
Adverb:readily
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Adjective:ready
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• noun

1

The state of being fully prepared for something.

Example

"The emergency response team maintained a high level of readiness throughout the storm season."

2

Willingness or eagerness to do something without hesitation.

Example

"Her readiness to take on difficult challenges quickly earned her a promotion."

3

Ease, speed, or facility in doing or learning something.

Example

"He demonstrated a remarkable readiness of wit during the televised debate."

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• Rhymes for readiness

• Nearby Words

reader
readership
readily
readiness
reading
readjust
readjustable

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'geraednes', formed from the adjective 'geraede' (prepared, arranged) combined with the abstract noun suffix '-nes'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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