Main Entry:

³prompt

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Latin promptus ready, prompt, from past participle of promere to bring forth, from pro- forth + emere to take — more at redeem

Date:

15th century

1 : being ready and quick to act as occasion demands 2 : performed readily or immediately <prompt assistance>

synonyms see quick

— prompt·ly \ˈpräm(p)t-lē, ˈpräm-plē\ adverb

— prompt·ness \ˈpräm(p)t-nəs, ˈprämp-nəs\ noun