helpfulness

/ˈhɛlpfəlnɪs/
/ˈhɛlpfəlnɛs/
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Definitions of helpfulness
  1. noun
    friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
    synonyms: kindliness
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    type of:
    friendliness
    a friendly disposition
  2. noun
    the property of providing useful assistance
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    types:
    avail, help, service
    a means of serving
    type of:
    usefulness, utility
    the quality of being of practical use
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