promptitude

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the characteristic of doing things without delay

Etymology

From Middle English promptitude, from Late Latin prōmptitūdō, from Classical Latin prōmptus. By surface analysis, prompt + -itude.

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Synonyms

promptness

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