promptness

English

Etymology

prompt +‎ -ness

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpɹɒmptnəs/

Noun

promptness (usually uncountable, plural promptnesses)

The habit or characteristic of doing things without delay.
The habit of adhering to a designated time.

Synonyms

(habit of doing things with out delay): promptitude
(habit of adhering to a designated time): punctuality, timeliness

Translations

the habit or characteristic of doing things without delay

Esperanto: akurateco
German: Schnelligkeit (de) f, Promptheit f
Irish: éascaíocht f

Spanish: prontitud (es) f, presteza (es)
Tagalog: hagol

the habit of adhering to a designated time

German: Pünktlichkeit (de) f

Spanish: puntualidad (es) f

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French: ^{(please verify)} rapidité (fr), ^{(please verify)} promptitude (fr)