Forwardness



ENGLISH MEANING
noun
1.
The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel.
2.
An advanced stage of progress or of preparation; advancement; as, his measures were in great forwardness.
3.
Eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the forwardness of youth.
4.
Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty.
5.
A state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness; precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the forwardness of a pupil.