definition of
readiness

[1] #1 readiness n. [preparedness, preparation] 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". wn

[2] #2 readiness n. [eagerness, zeal, forwardness] 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". wn

[3] #3 readiness n. [set] (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". wn

[4] #4 readiness n. [facility] a natural effortlessness; "they conversed with great facility"; "a happy readiness of conversation"--Jane Austen. wn