PREPAREDNESS

readiness, preparedness, preparation

(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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

preparedness (usually uncountable, plural preparednesses)

The state of being prepared.

Precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

26 June 2025

DISPIRITEDLY

(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”


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