Hyphenation of READINESS

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word READINESS? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

READI-NESS

Definitions of READINESS:

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
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
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
4.
A natural effortlessness
They conversed with great facility A happy readiness of conversation--Jane Austen

Synonyms of READINESS:

noun preparedness, preparation, state
noun willingness
noun set, cognitive state, state of mind
noun facility, effortlessness

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