usefulness
use·ful·ness
nounDefinition of USEFULNESS
: the quality of having utility and especially practical worth or applicability
Examples of USEFULNESS
- <the well-known usefulness of thick phone books as seat boosters for short diners>
First Known Use of USEFULNESS
1617
Related to USEFULNESS
- Synonyms
- account, avail, mileage, service, serviceability, serviceableness, use, utility
- Antonyms
- uselessness, worthlessness
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