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English to English noun
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the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action) |  | Example: putting them in readiness their preparation was more than adequate
source: wordnet30
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prompt willingness |  | Example: readiness to continue discussions they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority he tried to explain his forwardness in battle
source: wordnet30
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(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way |  | Example: the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set
source: wordnet30
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a natural effortlessness |  | Example: they conversed with great facility a happy readiness of conversation
source: wordnet30
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The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness. |  | source: webster1913
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