readiness

Etymology

ready + -ness

noun

  1. The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
    readiness for civil emergencies
    Euston is so traditionally a part of the London scene that many will lament the passing of the old station when rebuilding is complete in readiness for the new electric service, which will probably be by multiple-units between Euston and Wolverhampton. 1960 February, R. C. Riley, “The London-Birmingham services - Past, Present and Future”, in Trains Illustrated, page 99
  2. Willingness.
    his readiness to help

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