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- [yoos-fuh l]
- /ˈyus fəl/
- /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/
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- [yoos-fuh l]
- /ˈyus fəl/
Definitions of usefulness word
- adjective usefulness being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society. 1
- adjective usefulness of practical use, as for doing work; producing material results; supplying common needs: the useful arts; useful work. 1
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Origin of usefulness
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; use + -ful
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Parts of speech for Usefulness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
usefulness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
usefulness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for usefulness
noun usefulness
- appropriateness — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- convenance — suitable behaviour; propriety
- desirability — worth having or wanting; pleasing, excellent, or fine: a desirable apartment.
- feasibility — capable of being done, effected, or accomplished: a feasible plan.
- good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
Antonyms for usefulness
noun usefulness
- futility — the quality of being futile; ineffectiveness; uselessness.
- needlessness — unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.
Top questions with usefulness
- what is the meaning of usefulness?
- what emphasizes practical usefulness of things not their outward beauty?
- what is perceived usefulness?
- what does usefulness mean?
- what are the usefulness of science?
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