timeliness

[tahym-lee-nis]

noun

1. the fact or quality of occurring at a suitable or opportune time.

   The timeliness of this documentary on policing couldn't be more striking, given what is happening on our streets.

2. the fact of occurring, being delivered, etc., within an expected time frame; promptness.

   During her tenure the commissioner has effected significant improvements in the timeliness and quality of dispute resolution.

Other Word Forms

• pretimeliness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of timeliness¹

timely ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )