How Do You Spell PROMPT?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒmpt] (IPA)

The word "prompt" is commonly spelled with the letters P, R, O, M, P, and T. Its phonetic transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /prɑmpt/. This transcription shows that the "p" sound is aspirated (indicated by the "h" symbol), the "r" sound is pronounced with a slight emphasis on the first syllable (indicated by the "ɑ" symbol), the "o" sound is pronounced with a short "ah" sound (indicated by the "ɑ" symbol), and the "t" sound is not pronounced with any additional sound or emphasis.

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PROMPT Meaning and Definition

  1. Prompt is a versatile adjective that can manifest different meanings depending on the context it is used in. It commonly denotes an action or event done immediately, without delay or hesitation. To prompt means to incite or elicit an immediate reaction or response from someone. It is often associated with quickness, efficiency, and effectiveness in completing a task or responding to a query. Promptness can refer to being punctual or on time, respecting deadlines, or exhibiting swift reactions.

    In the world of writing or performance, a prompt can refer to a cue or direction given to actors or writers to instigate a specific action or dialogue. In this sense, it acts as a guide that stimulates creative thinking or drives the narrative forward. A writing prompt is a writing exercise or topic given to inspire and elicit a written response from individuals. It serves as a starting point, provoking thoughts and encouraging imagination.

    Additionally, prompt can also be employed as a noun, pertaining to a sign, reminder, or reminder to do something. It can include visual cues in the form of a written message or a sound signal that initiates an action or response. The noun prompt can also refer to a computer program or function that displays a message or request for input. In this sense, it indicates an action or command to the user or operator, leading to the execution of a specific task or operation.

  2. • Ready and quick to act as occasion demands; quick without hesitation; done without delay; not dilatory; ready; told down, as prompt payment; unobstructed.
    • To incite to action or exertion; to assist a speaker when forgetful or at a loss for words; to help at a loss; to suggest to the mind.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of PROMPT

The word "prompt" comes from the Latin word "promptus", which means "prepared" or "ready". It is derived from the verb "promere", which means "to bring forth" or "to produce". The term later evolved in Old French to "prompt" with the same sense of readiness. Eventually, it found its way into English.

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Conjugate verb Prompt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have prompted
you would have prompted
he/she/it would have prompted
we would have prompted
they would have prompted
I would have prompt
you would have prompt
he/she/it would have prompt
we would have prompt
they would have prompt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been prompting
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he/she/it would have been prompting
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they would have been prompting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would prompt
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he/she/it would prompt
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they would prompt

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be prompting
you would be prompting
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they would be prompting

FUTURE

I will prompt
you will prompt
he/she/it will prompt
we will prompt
they will prompt

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be prompting
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he/she/it will be prompting
we will be prompting
they will be prompting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have prompted
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they will have prompted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been prompting
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he/she/it will have been prompting
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they will have been prompting

IMPERATIVE

you prompt
we let´s prompt

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prompt

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was prompting
you were prompting
he/she/it was prompting
we were prompting
they were prompting

PAST PARTICIPLE

prompted

PAST PERFECT

I had prompted
you had prompted
he/she/it had prompted
we had prompted
they had prompted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been prompting
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they had been prompting

PRESENT

I prompt
you prompt
he/she/it prompts
we prompt
they prompt

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am prompting
you are prompting
he/she/it is prompting
we are prompting
they are prompting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

prompting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have prompted
you have prompted
he/she/it has prompted
we have prompted
they have prompted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been prompting
you have been prompting
he/she/it has been prompting
we have been prompting
they have been prompting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it prompt

SIMPLE PAST

I prompted
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