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- [han-dee]
- /ˈhæn di/
- /ˈhæn.dɪ.nəs/
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- [han-dee]
- /ˈhæn di/
Definitions of handiness word
- adjective handiness within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy. 1
- adjective handiness convenient or useful: A typewriter is a handy thing to have in the house. 1
- adjective handiness skillful with the hands; deft; dexterous: a handy person. 1
- adjective handiness easily maneuvered: a handy ship. 1
- noun handiness The quality or state of being handy. 1
- noun handiness sth: convenience 1
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Origin of handiness
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (in surnames); see hand, -y1
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Parts of speech for Handiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
handiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
handiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for handiness
noun handiness
- proficiency — the state of being proficient; skill; expertness: proficiency in music.
- strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
- talent — a special natural ability or aptitude: a talent for drawing.
- ingenuity — the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful; inventiveness: a designer of great ingenuity.
- capability — If you have the capability or the capabilities to do something, you have the ability or the qualities that are necessary to do it.
Antonyms for handiness
noun handiness
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- incompetence — the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
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