preparedness

English

Etymology

prepared +‎ -ness

Noun

preparedness (usually uncountable, plural preparednesses)

1. The state of being prepared.

   preparedness for battle

   preparedness for an exam

2. Precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters.

Related terms

• preparation

Translations

state of being prepared

• Armenian: պատրաստություն (hy) (patrastutʿyun), պատրաստվածություն (patrastvacutʿyun)
• Czech: připravenost f
• Dutch: paraatheid (nl) f

• Italian: prontezza (it) f
• Spanish: preparación (es) f