promptitude

promptitude Definition

promp·ti·tude (prämp′tə to̵od′, -tyo̵od′)

noun

the quality of being prompt; promptness

Etymology: Fr < LL(Ec) promptitudo

promptitude Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

great: I fired this discovery out into the darkness with the greatest promptitude.
commendable: LORD was able to extricate himself in about a minute, and with commendable promptitude he at once commenced to liberate his comrade.

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