noun
preparedness
prih-PEH-uhd-nihs
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
Word Forms
preparednesses plural
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Etymology
From prepared plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.