readiness
The state or degree of being readyThe state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
» The readiness to face crises is a key factor in success.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
readiness for civil emergencies
Bereitschaft
гото́вностьgotóvnostʹ
гото́вністьhotóvnistʹ, гото́вістьhotóvistʹ
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
(uncountable, usually)Willingness.
his readiness to help
prompt willingness
Examples
7 sentencesThe readiness to face crises is a key factor in success.
A number of students announced their readiness to engage in the contest.
It is correct to say that psychological readiness is important in this therapy.
ruМожно уверенно утверждать, что психологическая готовность важна в этой терапии. — Snark
deEs ist zutreffend, dass für diese Therapie die psychische Bereitschaft wichtig ist. — Tamy
I was so nervous that I didn't even have the readiness to reply.
Readiness for a crisis is a key factor in success.
Translations
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Forms
plural: readinesses| Singular | readiness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
7 synonyms- prompt willingness:eagernesszealforwardness
- the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action):preparednesspreparation
- a natural effortlessness:facility
- (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way:set
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable