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Definition of successfulness

successfulness

/səkˈsɛs.fəl.nəs/
suc · cess · ful · ness
Adverb:successfully
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Adjective:successful
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• noun

1

The state, quality, or degree of being successful; the attainment of a desired outcome, prosperity, or favorable result.

Example

"The long-term successfulness of the conservation program depended heavily on active participation from the local community."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard modern English, the simpler root noun 'success' is strongly preferred over 'successfulness', though the latter occasionally appears in technical or statistical contexts when referring to the measurable degree of success.

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