promptitude

[ promp-ti-tood, -tyood ]

/ ˈprɒmp tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

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Origin of promptitude

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

Words nearby promptitude

promposal, prompt, promptbook, prompted, prompter, promptitude, promptly, promptness, prompt side, promulgate, promulgated

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How to use promptitude in a sentence

But when a filing error does happen, an honest person will act with reasonable promptitude to tidy it up.
Oop$, I Did It Again|David Frum|February 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
There was no vivacity in his putty-coloured features, but there were promptitude and decision in every abrupt gesture.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
He had, however, recovered sufficiently to enable him to act with promptitude and discretion.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
The promptitude of the general's action harmonised with the wisdom and boldness of his opinion.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan

The urgent necessity is first promptitude and then progress in respect of knowing Him.
Messages from the Epistle to the Hebrews|Handley C.G. Moule
Immediately after the council, the admiral with his customary promptitude kept away for Egypt under all sail.
The Life of Nelson, Vol. I (of 2)|A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan

British Dictionary definitions for promptitude

promptitude

/ (ˈprɒmptɪˌtjuːd) /

noun

the quality of being prompt; punctuality

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