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worthwhileness

worth·while
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wurth-hwahyl, -wahyl]
    • /ˈwɜrθˈʰwaɪl, -ˈwaɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wurth-hwahyl, -wahyl]
    • /ˈwɜrθˈʰwaɪl, -ˈwaɪl/

Definitions of worthwhileness word

  • adjective worthwhileness such as to repay one's time, attention, interest, work, trouble, etc.: a worthwhile book. 1
  • noun worthwhileness The condition of being worthwhile. 1
  • noun worthwhileness the quality of being worthwhile or valuable 0
See all 3 definitions of worthwhileness

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Origin of worthwhileness

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; worth1 + while

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Parts of speech for Worthwhileness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Worthwhileness

worthwhileness popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

worthwhileness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for worthwhileness

noun worthwhileness

  • valuableness — having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price: a valuable painting; a valuable crop.
  • usefulness — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
All 2 Synonyms of worthwhileness

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