prompt

³prompt

adj

Definition of PROMPT

1

: being ready and quick to act as occasion demands

2

: performed readily or immediately <prompt assistance>

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

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

Origin of PROMPT

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

First Known Use: 15th century