worthwhileness
worth·while·ness
The condition or extent of being worthwhileThe condition or extent of being worthwhile.
UK/ˌwɜːθˈwaɪlnəs/US/ˌwɜɹθˈwaɪlnəs/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The condition or extent of being worthwhile.
More definitions
- value sufficient to repay time or effort spent
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From worthwhile + -ness (suffix attached to adjectives forming nouns meaning ‘the measureFrom worthwhile + -ness (suffix attached to adjectives forming nouns meaning ‘the measure of being [the adjective]’ or ‘the quality or state of being [the adjective]’).
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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