promptitude

[ promp-ti-tood, -tyood ]

noun

1. promptness.

promptitude

/ ˈprɒmptɪˌtjuːd /

noun

1. the quality of being prompt; punctuality

Word History and Origins

Origin of promptitude¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word prōmptitūdō. See prompt, -i-, -tude

Example Sentences

The welcome order was given to the survivors of the Calder's crew with a promptitude that betokened official regard and appreciation of the plucky destroyer's ship's company.

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This elusive answer might have shown how the case was already prejudged by those who were to decide it; yet again, on May 18, the Bohemians presented a rejoinder urging promptitude.

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He had never heard of a tenancy being entered into with such promptitude, yet there was no point in the stranger's behavior which he could fix on as definitely eccentric, or even unusual.

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But personal gallantry, promptitude, and ubiquity were far from being Rupert's only qualifications for his post.

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Without doubt, Mr. Gilbert Forsyth would have died in torture, there amid the foothills of the distant Andes, had it not been for his own promptitude and courage.

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