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- noun form of prompt
verbprompt (verb) · prompts (third person present) · prompted (past tense) · prompted (past participle) · prompting (present participle)- (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling):"his death has prompted an industry-wide investigation of safety violations"
- cause (someone) to take a course of action:"a demonstration by 20,000 people prompted the government to step up security"
- assist or encourage (a hesitating speaker) to say something:"“And the picture?” he prompted"
- supply a forgotten word or line to (an actor) during the performance of a play.
- computing(of a computer) request input from (a user):"the online form prompts users for data"
nounprompt (noun) · prompts (plural noun)- an act of assisting or encouraging a hesitating speaker:"with barely a prompt, Barbara talked on"
- a word or phrase spoken as a reminder to an actor of a forgotten word or line.
- another term for prompter
- computinga message or symbol on a screen to show that the system is waiting for input.
- the time limit for the payment of an account, as stated on a prompt note.
adjectiveprompt (adjective)- done without delay; immediate:"the owner would have died but for the prompt action of two paramedics"
- (of a person) acting without delay:"the fans were prompt and courteous in complying with police requests"
- (of goods) for immediate delivery and payment.
OriginMiddle English (as a verb): based on Old French prompt or Latin promptus ‘brought to light’, also ‘prepared, ready’, past participle of promere ‘to produce’, from pro- ‘out, forth’ + emere ‘take’.Similar and Opposite Wordsverbadjective- done without delay; immediate:
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- Promptness is the habit or characteristic of doing things without delay1. It is also defined as the fact of being done, delivered, etc., at once or without delay2. Being prompt means being on time and punctual3. It can also mean carrying out or performing a task without delay3. To prompt someone is to move them to act, spur or incite them3.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.promptness noun The habit or characteristic of doing things without delay.www.definitions.net/definition/Promptnessnoun the fact of being done, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: I appreciated his promptness in paying off the $10,000, as the company couldn't afford to carry such a big debt for long.www.dictionary.com/browse/promptnessadj. prompt·er, prompt·est 1. Being on time; punctual. 2. Carried out or performed without delay: a prompt reply. tr.v. prompt·ed, prompt·ing, prompts 1. To move to act; spur; incite: A noise prompted the guard to go back and investigate.www.thefreedictionary.com/promptness
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