promptitude
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of promptitude
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Late Latin word prōmptitūdō. See prompt, -i-, -tude
Example Sentences
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Promptitude in dealing with the case is of the highest importance.
From The Royal Road to Health by Tyrrell, Charles Alfred
Promptitude is necessary in all our actions, but never more so than when engaged in making cakes and puddings.
From The Virginia Housewife by Randolph, Mary
"Promptitude, rapidity of execution, and cordial co-operation are essential to success," wrote General Meade, in his concluding orders.
From The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy by Coffin, Charles Carleton
Promptitude in using his pen there must necessarily have been, or he could not have written so much.
From Washington in Domestic Life by Rush, Richard
Promptitude however was the one thing of which Philip was constitutionally incapable, and Guise was obliged to consent to wait till the following spring.
From England under the Tudors by Innes, Arthur D. (Arthur Donald)
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