Definition

The quality or state of being immediate, which means happening right away or without delay.

Example

The immediateness of the response surprised everyone in the meeting.

Conversation

I really like how the news focuses on the immediateness of events these days.

Yeah, it feels like we get updates in real-time now.

Exactly! It makes me feel more connected to what's happening around the world.

Definitely! It’s amazing how fast information travels.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Immediateness is formed from "immediate" (from Latin "immediatus", meaning not mediated or direct) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the quality of being immediate or direct without any intervening factors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'immediate' meaning direct or without delay, and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'immediateness' refers to the quality of being direct or instant.

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