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Definition of helpfulness

helpfulness

/ˈhɛlp.fəl.nəs/
help · ful · ness
Adverb:helpfully
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Adjective:helpful
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• noun

1

The quality of being willing to provide assistance, cooperation, or support to others.

Example

"The hotel staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness toward guests."

2

The property of being useful, beneficial, or advantageous for achieving a specific goal.

Example

"We evaluated the helpfulness of the new study guide before recommending it to students."

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• Rhymes for helpfulness

• Nearby Words

helper
helpful
helpfully
helpfulness
helping
helpless
helplessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Helpfulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/helpfulness
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