'Readiness' definitions:

Definition of 'readiness'

From: WordNet
noun
The state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them in readiness"; "their preparation was more than adequate" [syn: readiness, preparedness, preparation]
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Prompt willingness; "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" [syn: readiness, eagerness, zeal, forwardness]
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(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way; "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" [syn: set, readiness]
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A natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen [syn: facility, readiness]

Definition of 'Readiness'

From: GCIDE
  • Readiness \Read"i*ness\, n. The state or quality of being ready; preparation; promptness; aptitude; willingness. [1913 Webster]
  • They received the word with all readiness of mind. --Acts xvii. 11. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Facility; quickness; expedition; promptitude; promptness; aptitude; aptness; knack; skill; expertness; dexterity; ease; cheerfulness. See Facility. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'readiness'

From: Moby Thesaurus