promptitude
noun
promp·ti·tude ˈpräm(p)-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
: the quality or habit of being prompt : promptness
Synonyms
- promptness
- punctuality
- timeliness
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Example Sentences
his chronic tardiness has put him in poor standing with his boss, who values hustle and promptitude
Recent Examples on the Web This electro-automatic arrangement … will deliver letters almost with the promptitude of the telegraph sending a message. 
Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2019
Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2019 Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Late Latin promptitudo, from Latin promptus
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
promptitude
noun
as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time his chronic tardiness has put him in poor standing with his boss, who values hustle and promptitude Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- readiness
- promptness
- willingness
- timeliness
- punctuality
- quickness
- alacrity
- earliness
- prematurity
- aptness
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- tardiness
- slowness
- unpunctuality
- lateness
- belatedness