# promptness

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɹɒmptnəs/

## Definitions
1. The habit or characteristic of doing things without delay.
2. The habit of adhering to a designated time.

## Etymology
From prompt + -ness.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/promptness