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usefulness

use·ful
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [yoos-fuh l]
    • /ˈyus fəl/
    • /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
See all 2 definitions of usefulness

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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
Full grammatical hierarchy of Usefulness

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

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Synonyms 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
All 38 Synonyms of usefulness

Antonyms for usefulness

noun usefulness

  • futility — the quality of being futile; ineffectiveness; uselessness.
  • needlessness — unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.
All 2 Antonyms of usefulness

Top questions with usefulness

  • what is the meaning of usefulness?
  • what emphasizes practical usefulness of things not their outward beauty?
  • what is perceived usefulness?
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  • what are the usefulness of science?
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Related words

  • damage

    To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.

  • spoil

    to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.

  • boy scout

    The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys which teaches them discipline and practical skills.

  • dead horse

    something that has ceased to be useful or relevant.

  • denature

    to change the nature of

  • ecocentrism

    a philosophy or perspective that places intrinsic value on all living organisms and their natural environment, regardless of their perceived usefulness or importance to human beings.
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