English Explanatory Dictionary

worthiness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or quality of having value or merit.
  2. The result or product of having value or merit.
  3. The state or quality of being qualified or eligible.
  4. The result or product of being qualified or eligible.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɜː(ɹ)ðɪnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-worthiness.wav

Word forms

worthiness worthinesses worthynesse

Etymology

From Middle English worthynesse, equivalent to worthy + -ness.

Related words

love-worthiness speedworthiness

Translations

Esperanto: indeco Hindi: पात्रता Indonesian: kelayakan Indonesian: kelaikan Latin: prōmerēntia Malay: kebolehpercayaan
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