promptitude

[ promp-ti-tood, -tyood ]

/ ˈprɒmp tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

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noun

promptness.

Origin of promptitude

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word prōmptitūdō.See prompt, -i-, -tude

Words nearby promptitude

promotive, promposal, prompt, promptbook, prompter, promptitude, promptly, prompt side, promulgate, promulgation, promulge

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Example sentences from the Web for promptitude

Promptitude was one of Wolfe's characteristics; he never let grass grow under his feet.
French and English|Evelyn Everett-Green
Our sex is said to love to trade in surprises: yet have I, by my promptitude, surprised myself out of mine.
Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9)|Samuel Richardson
On the other side of the Rhine the preparations were making with promptitude and energy.
History of the Girondists, Volume I|Alphonse de Lamartine
The brusque world too is to be met, with all its hurry and promptitude.
Dream Life|Donald G. Mitchell

I have before had occasion to notice the promptitude and activity of the french police, under the penetrating eye of Mons.
The Stranger in France|John Carr

British Dictionary definitions for promptitude

promptitude

/ (ˈprɒmptɪˌtjuːd) /

noun

the quality of being prompt; punctuality

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单词	promptitude
释义	promptitude [ promp-ti-tood, -tyood ] / ˈprɒmp tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud / SEE SYNONYMS FOR promptitude ON THESAURUS.COM noun promptness. Origin of promptitude First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word prōmptitūdō.See prompt, -i-, -tude Words nearby promptitude promotive, promposal, prompt, promptbook, prompter, promptitude, promptly, prompt side, promulgate, promulgation, promulge Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for promptitude Promptitude was one of Wolfe's characteristics; he never let grass grow under his feet. French and English\|Evelyn Everett-Green Our sex is said to love to trade in surprises: yet have I, by my promptitude, surprised myself out of mine. Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9)\|Samuel Richardson On the other side of the Rhine the preparations were making with promptitude and energy. History of the Girondists, Volume I\|Alphonse de Lamartine The brusque world too is to be met, with all its hurry and promptitude. Dream Life\|Donald G. Mitchell I have before had occasion to notice the promptitude and activity of the french police, under the penetrating eye of Mons. The Stranger in France\|John Carr British Dictionary definitions for promptitude promptitude / (ˈprɒmptɪˌtjuːd) / noun the quality of being prompt; punctuality Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to promptitude alacrity, swiftness, velocity, willingness, keenness, preparation, preparedness, fitness, good will, acceleration, agility, quickness, pace, momentum, cleverness, sharpness, dexterity, urgency, haste, precipitateness
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promptitude

noun

Origin of promptitude

Words nearby promptitude

Example sentences from the Web for promptitude

British Dictionary definitions for promptitude

noun

Words related to promptitude