readiness

/ɹˈɛdinəs/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
   “putting them in readiness”
2. prompt willingness
   “readiness to continue discussions”
3. (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
   “the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution”
4. a natural effortlessness--Jane Austen
   “they conversed with great facility”

Synonyms for readiness

• preparedness
• preparation
• eagerness
• zeal
• forwardness
• set
• facility