English Explanatory Dictionary

worthwhileness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition or extent of being worthwhile.

Pronunciation

/ˌwɜːθˈwaɪlnəs/ /-ˈʍaɪl-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-worthwhileness.wav /ˌwɜɹθˈwaɪlnəs/

Word forms

worthwhileness

Etymology

From worthwhile + -ness (suffix attached to adjectives forming nouns meaning ‘the measure of being [the adjective]’ or ‘the quality or state of being [the adjective]’).

Synonyms

worthiness

Related words

justification warrantedness
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