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Meaning of usefulness
The primary meaning of the word "usefulness" is the state or fact of being useful.
Etymology of usefulness
The word "usefulness" originates from the Middle English word "usfulnesse", which is derived from "usful" (useful) and the suffix "-nesse" (forming a noun indicating a state or quality)
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the quality of being useful or having a practical purpose
Synonyms
utility
practicality
effectiveness
efficacy
advantage
benefit
value
merit
worth
usefulness
helpfulness
serviceability
functionality
usability
applicability
profitability
productiveness
advantageousness
beneficence
exploitability
fruitfulness
handiness
instrumentality
operability
productivity
serviceableness
valuableness
viability
workability
applicability
functionality
Definitions
- The state or fact of being useful or of having a practical purpose
- The quality of being of value or importance for a particular purpose
Usage Examples
- The new tool has proven its usefulness in the workshop by increasing productivity and efficiency
- The company's commitment to social responsibility has demonstrated the usefulness of corporate philanthropy
- The teacher emphasized the usefulness of learning a second language for career advancement
Antonyms
uselessness
ineffectiveness
inefficacy
disadvantage
hindrance
detriment
harm
futility
pointlessness
fruitlessness
inutility
unhelpfulness
impracticality
inapplicability
unproductiveness
unprofitability
inexpediency
inadvisability
unwisdom
imprudence
senselessness