readiness
/ˈɹɛdinəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: readinesses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
Noun
Examples
readiness for civil emergencies
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Willingness.
Noun
Examples
his readiness to help
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “readiness” mean?
The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
Is “readiness” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.