noun Uncommon

usefulness

YOOS-fuhl-nuhs

Usefulness (noun) means How helpful or practical something is. Example: “The usefulness of the app depends on how often you actually open it.”

noun

How helpful or practical something is.

"The usefulness of the app depends on how often you actually open it."

"He questioned the usefulness of another meeting."

How to use usefulness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe quality of being useful.

usefulnesses plural

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The _____ of the app depends on how often you actually open it.

From useful + -ness.

utility

App utility functionality usurp

mindfulness faithfulness forgetfulness resourcefulness

What does “usefulness” mean?

The word “usefulness” means how helpful or practical something is. In plain terms, the quality of being useful.

How do you pronounce “usefulness”?

“Usefulness” is pronounced YOOS-fuhl-nuhs (/ˈjuːsfəlnəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “usefulness” in a sentence?

Here is “usefulness” used in a sentence: “The usefulness of the app depends on how often you actually open it.”

What part of speech is “usefulness”?

“Usefulness” is a noun.

Is “usefulness” a common word?

“Usefulness” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Vocabulary lists that include usefulness:

App utility functionality usurp