prompt
|prompt|
B2
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/prɑːmpt/
🇬🇧
/prɒmpt/
immediate action
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prompt' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'promptus,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'emere' meant 'to take.'
Historical Evolution
'promptus' transformed into the Old French word 'prompt,' and eventually became the modern English word 'prompt' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ready or quick to act,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cue given to a performer to begin their speech or action.
The actor missed his prompt and forgot his lines.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to cause someone to take a course of action.
The teacher's question prompted a lively discussion.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40