immediacy

noun
UK /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/
US /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

Immediacy is when something happens right away, with no waiting.

The immediacy of the reply surprised everyone.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The feeling that something is very close and real to you.

The immediacy of the live concert made it thrilling.

3. The quality of being direct and not hidden or delayed.

She spoke with immediacy about her feelings.

4. The state of being connected to something without anything in between.

The immediacy of the video call made them feel together.