immediateness
- noun
- /ɪˈmiːdiətnəs/
- The immediateness of live news can make events feel more urgent.
Examples
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The immediateness of her response made it clear she was prepared.
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The immediateness of the notification ensured that everyone was informed right away.
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Some people prefer emails for their immediateness compared to traditional letters.
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The immediateness of her response surprised everyone.
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His immediateness in decision-making is commendable.
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The immediateness of their actions prevented any further complications.
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Due to the immediateness of the situation, they acted quickly to resolve the issue.
Synonyms
A feeling that you are experiencing something directly right now
Doing something quickly and at the expected time
Acting quickly without delay when action is needed
A strong need for attention right now
Happening immediately without any delay
Quick action that happens immediately
Quick and efficient action that gets work done
How Immediate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Immediateness comes from the parts im- meaning 'not' and middle, so it originally meant 'no middle' or 'without anything between'. So immediateness is the quality of happening 'right away' or 'without delay'.