READINESS, n. red'iness. [from ready.]
1. Quickness; promptness; promptitude; facility; freedom from hinderance or obstruction; as readiness of speech; readiness of thought; readiness of mind in suggesting an answer; readiness of reply.2. Promptitude; cheerfulness; willingness; alacrity; freedom from reluctance; as, to grant a request or assistance with readiness.They received the word with all readiness of mind. Acts 17.3. A state of preparation; fitness of condition. The troops are in readiness.