useful
adjective
being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect.
usefulness
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a word derived from
useful.
Example Sentences
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These restrictions have a direct bearing on the usefulness of the tools.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
“I think it would eliminate the usefulness of an iPad!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The material is relatively weak and may degrade too quickly, which can limit its usefulness when repairing bones that need to bear weight or withstand force.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
"In fact, the usefulness of technology is very limited in this area," Millet says.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Even when they brought the ice they did not advertise it for its usefulness in the life of man but as a simple circus curiosity.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
