readiness

Plural: readinesses

Noun

• the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
  • "putting them in readiness"
• prompt willingness
  • "readiness to continue discussions"
• (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
• a natural effortlessness; ; --Jane Austen
  • "a happy readiness of conversation"
• The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
• Willingness.

Examples

• his readiness to help
• readiness for civil emergencies

Synonyms

eagerness, facility, forwardness, preparation, preparedness, set, zeal