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promptness|ˈprɒm(p)tnɪs| [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being prompt or quick in action, performance, etc.; readiness, promptitude.
1526Pilgr. Perf. (W. de W. 1531) 44 b, Promptness in perceyuynge, Quicknes of inuencyon. 1586Webbe Eng. Poetrie (Arb.) 64 The ready skill of framing anie thing in verse, besides the naturall promptnesse which many haue therevnto, is much helped by Arte. 1728Morgan Algiers II. iv. 278 With wonderful Promptness and Diligence, the Land-Forces, Artillery, &c., were put on Shore. 1831J. Davies Manual Mat. Med. 304 It possesses the same virtues as morphia, but acts with more promptness and energy. 1868Freeman Norm. Conq. II. vii. 159 The hopes of an insurrection always lie in promptness and energy. |