readiness

Noun (4)

1. the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)“putting them in readiness”“their preparation was more than adequate”Synonyms: preparednesspreparation
2. prompt willingness“readiness to continue discussions”“they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel”“they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority”“he tried to explain his forwardness in battle”Synonyms: eagernesszealforwardness
3. (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way“the subjects' set led them to solve problems the familiar way and to overlook the simpler solution”“his instructions deliberately gave them the wrong set”Synonyms: set
4. a natural effortlessness“they conversed with great facility”“a happy readiness of conversation — Jane Austen”Synonyms: facility