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Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.
Charles Simmons

Meaning of "promptitude" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PROMPTITUDE

promptitude  [ˈprɒmptɪˌtjuːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROMPTITUDE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Promptitude is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PROMPTITUDE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

promptitude

Speed

In everyday use and in kinematics, the speed of an object is the magnitude of its velocity; it is thus a scalar quantity. The average speed of an object in an interval of time is the distance travelled by the object divided by the duration of the interval; the instantaneous speed is the limit of the average speed as the duration of the time interval approaches zero. Like velocity, speed has the dimensions of a length divided by a time; the SI unit of speed is the metre per second, but the most usual unit of speed in everyday usage is the kilometre per hour or, in the US and the UK, miles per hour. For air and marine travel the knot is commonly used. The fastest possible speed at which energy or information can travel, according to special relativity, is the speed of light in a vacuum c = 299792458 metres per second. Matter cannot quite reach the speed of light, as this would require an infinite amount of energy. In relativity physics, the concept of rapidity replaces the classical idea of speed.

Definition of promptitude in the English dictionary

The definition of promptitude in the dictionary is the quality of being prompt; punctuality.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROMPTITUDE


altitude
ˈæltɪˌtjuːd
amplitude
ˈæmplɪˌtjuːd
aptitude
ˈæptɪˌtjuːd
attitude
ˈætɪˌtjuːd
certitude
ˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd
exactitude
ɪɡˈzæktɪˌtjuːd
finitude
ˈfɪnɪˌtjuːd
fortitude
ˈfɔːtɪˌtjuːd
gratitude
ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd
habitude
ˈhæbɪˌtjuːd
incertitude
ɪnˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd
latitude
ˈlætɪˌtjuːd
longitude
ˈlɒndʒɪˌtjuːd
magnitude
ˈmæɡnɪˌtjuːd
multitude
ˈmʌltɪˌtjuːd
negritude
ˈniːɡrɪˌtjuːd
plenitude
ˈplɛnɪˌtjuːd
servitude
ˈsɜːvɪˌtjuːd
solitude
ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd
verisimilitude
ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪˌtjuːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROMPTITUDE

promotive
promotiveness
promotor fidei
prompt
prompt box
prompt note
prompt side
promptbook
prompter
prompting
promptly
promptness
promptuary
prompture
promulgate
promulgation
promulgator
promulge
promuscidate
promuscis

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROMPTITUDE

absolute magnitude
apparent magnitude
decrepitude
earthquake magnitude
inaptitude
ineptitude
inexactitude
infinitude
ingratitude
lassitude
line of latitude
line of longitude
order of magnitude
parallel of latitude
pulchritude
quietude
show-me attitude
similitude
the multitude
vicissitude
visual magnitude

Synonyms and antonyms of promptitude in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «promptitude» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROMPTITUDE

Find out the translation of promptitude to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of promptitude from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «promptitude» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

promptitude
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prontitud
570 millions of speakers

English

promptitude
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मुस्तैदी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سرعة البديهة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оперативность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

presteza
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্ষিপ্রতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

promptitude
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ketepatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Promptheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

敏速
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

promptitude
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jujur
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tính mau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தாமதமின்மை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रखरता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çabukluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prontezza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sprawność w
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оперативність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

promptitudine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αμεσότητας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spoedig skoongemaak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

promptitude
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

promptitude
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of promptitude

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROMPTITUDE»

The term «promptitude» is normally little used and occupies the 129.609 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROMPTITUDE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «promptitude» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «promptitude» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about promptitude

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2 QUOTES WITH «PROMPTITUDE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word promptitude.
1
Henry James Sumner Maine
Law is stable; the societies we are speaking of are progressive. The greater or less happiness of a people depends on the degree of promptitude with which the gulf is narrowed.
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Charles Simmons
Promptitude is not only a duty, but is also a part of good manners; it is favorable to fortune, reputation, influence, and usefulness; a little attention and energy will form the habit, so as to make it easy and delightful.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROMPTITUDE»

Discover the use of promptitude in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to promptitude and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Reports from Committees
Do you think that you would by some such organization conduct Esq. your business with greater facility than you now do ; that you would have ~ your accounts passed with greater promptitude, and your payments made with 20 July 1860.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1860
2
Goulder and the Gospels: An Examination of a New Paradigm
A. Preliminary Comment Goulder lists fifteen examples of Luke's 'get-up-and-go attitude', 'his liking for promptitude and alacrity' (LNP, pp. 92-93), often seen in his use of avaataq, -avteq (2/6/17+18). ' I will look first at occurrences of the feature ...
Mark S. Goodacre, Mark Goodacre, 1996
3
The Olive Branch: Or, Faults on Both Sides, Federal and ...
On the second of May, 1 809, Mr. Randolph moved in the house of representatives of the United States, the following resolution — " Resolved, That the promptitude and frankness with which the President ofthe United States has met the ...
Mathew Carey, 1815
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The works of Jeremy Bentham, now first collected: under the ...
I. First point, — promptitude of the response. On the promptitude of an answer depends its unpremeditatedness; and thence the degree of security afforded against the exercise of the faculty of invention, considered as applicable to the purpose ...
Jeremy Bentham, 1839
5
The practical works of ... Richard Baxter, with a life of ...
But it is unsound doctrine of those that affirm that Adam in his pure, natural state of innocence, had no natural holiness, or aptitude and promptitude to walk with God in order to everlasting happiness ; but say that all this was either wanting to ...
Richard Baxter, William Orme, 1830
6
John Calvin's Commentaries On St. Paul's First Epistle To ...
Ed. M75 “Simplicite ou promptitude,” — “Simplicity or promptitude.” M76 “See CALVIN on the Corinthians, vol. 2. pp. 67-70. M77 “D'aussi bon coeur qu'ils eussent este bien riches,” — “As heartily as if they had been very rich.
John Calvin, 2012
7
Life of James Wodrow
Promptitude, then, in the three principal languages, with the technologemata * of philosophy and divinity, brings a person in vogue and some repute for learning among learned men ; but promptitude in lingua vernacula -f does this among the  ...
Robert Wodrow, John Campbell (of Edinburgh), James Wodrow, 1828
8
The Practical Works of the Rev. Richard Baxter, with a Life ...
But it is unsound doctrine of those that affirm that Adam in his pure, natural state of innocence, had no natural holiness, or aptitude and promptitude to walk with God in order to everlasting happiness; but say that all this was either wanting to ...
Richard Baxter, William Orme, 1830
9
Three Tracts relative to Spanish and Portugueze Affairs, etc
When promptitude, 'in this degree, has place, does it ever enter into any one's mind, that any such condemnatory or disapprobative appellative as precipitation is, on 'that account, applicable to it ? No, never. If promptitude, in such a degree, ...
Jeremy Bentham, 1821
10
Manipur: Treatise & Documents
My noble Friend says that the affair ought to have been dealt with with unusual promptitude. Now if the Viceroy had dealt with this case with unusual promptitude , what would have happened? The Maharajah of Manipur, a good friend of the ...
Naorem Sanajaoba, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROMPTITUDE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term promptitude is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Straw heroes turning democracy into a joke
... the public to draw invidious comparisons between civilian laxity and military promptitude. No one from outside is undermining democracy. «The News International, Jul 15»
2
Residents come out to get essentials as curfew is relaxed for 4 hours
After the promptitude of the administration the situation has been under full control. The worst-affected Mango, Olidih, Azadnagar and MGM ... «Avenue Mail, Jul 15»
3
Home > 2015 > A Different Stroke: A Greenhorn in India's Internal …
... recovery of these lands from the unauthorised encroachment much simpler—every notice was satisfactorily complied with promptitude. «Mainstream, Jul 15»
4
Ensure name of the district in top 10 list: Collector to revenue officers …
Collector Rita Shandilya has asked all the staff and officers of Revenue department to work with promptitude and ensure that the name of the ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
5
Jebel Ourbata Terrorist Group Plans to Form Katiba in Gafsa - IM
Commending the high level of promptitude and professionalism of the national guard, army and security forces, the minister affirmed that fight ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
6
Guerre médiatique des Tunisiens contre le terrorisme
En réaction à cette promptitude des autorités à tous les niveaux, les médias tunisiens, que ce soit les journaux, les radios, les télévisions et ... «Liberté-Algérie, Jul 15»
7
Letter on plight of women prisoners to be turned a PIL
... high court "to take up the matter appropriately so that the cry for justice is answered in accordance with law with the promptitude with which a ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
8
HC takes cognizance of Tihar women's deplorable condition
... so that the cry for justice is answered in accordance with law with the promptitude with which a mother responds to the cry of her child". IANS. «Zee News, Jul 15»
9
Sommes nous compatibles
initiatives avec audace et promptitude, et la difficulté vous stimule. Animé par un sentiment de conquête, vous n'en demeurez pas moins ... «Top Visages, Jul 15»
10
...And the Hills roared!
With remarkable alacrity and promptitude, the head of GTA, Bimal Gurung, has visited Mirik, the worst affected area, announcing a Rs 2-lakh ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Promptitude [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/promptitude>. Apr 2024 ».
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