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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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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His example would have disastrously inspired the rest, had not Rupert acted with extraordinary promptitude.
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Though wearied probably with his day’s work among the herd, he set about the necessary arrangements with the utmost promptitude.
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