noun
Uncommon
preparedness
prih-PEH-uhd-nihs
Preparedness (noun) means the state of being ready, especially for an emergency or difficult situation. Example: “The city improved its disaster preparedness after the flood.”
noun
1
The state of being ready, especially for an emergency or difficult situation.
"The city improved its disaster preparedness after the flood."
How to use preparedness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow ready you are, especially for something difficult like an emergency.
Common pairings
disaster preparedness
state of preparedness
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Word forms
- Plural
- preparednesses
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Etymology
From prepared plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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Rhymes for preparedness
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What does “preparedness” mean?
The word “preparedness” means the state of being ready, especially for an emergency or difficult situation. In plain terms, how ready you are, especially for something difficult like an emergency.
How do you pronounce “preparedness”?
“Preparedness” is pronounced prih-PEH-uhd-nihs (/pɹɪˈpɛɹ(ə)dnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “preparedness” in a sentence?
Here is “preparedness” used in a sentence: “The city improved its disaster preparedness after the flood.”
What is another word for “preparedness”?
Words with a similar meaning to “preparedness” include readiness.
What part of speech is “preparedness”?
“Preparedness” is a noun.
Is “preparedness” a common word?
“Preparedness” is an uncommon word in modern English.
