Gainfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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gainfulness

 

[ ˈɡeɪn.fəlnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in business

The quality of being financially profitable or advantageous.

Synonyms

advantageousness, profitability.

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Word Description / Examples
gainfulness

Used to describe the aspect of a job or activity that brings in good earnings or financial gains.

  • The gainfulness of his new job allowed him to pay off his debts quickly.
  • She chose a career based on its gainfulness rather than her passion.
profitability

Describes the ability of a business, investment, or activity to generate profit or financial return.

  • The company's profitability increased after they launched their new product line.
  • Analyzing profitability before investing is crucial for making informed decisions.
advantageousness

Refers to the overall benefits or favorable conditions provided by a situation or action, not limited to financial gains.

  • The advantageousness of living close to work includes shorter commute times and lower transportation costs.
  • The policy's advantageousness was evident in its ability to improve public health.

Examples of usage

  • His main goal was to increase the gainfulness of the company.
  • The gainfulness of the new venture was uncertain.
  • The gainfulness of the investment was carefully analyzed by the experts.

Translations

Translations of the word "gainfulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rentabilidade

🇮🇳 लाभप्रदता

🇩🇪 Rentabilität

🇮🇩 keuntungan

🇺🇦 прибутковість

🇵🇱 rentowność

🇯🇵 収益性

🇫🇷 rentabilité

🇪🇸 rentabilidad

🇹🇷 kârlılık

🇰🇷 수익성

🇸🇦 الربحية

🇨🇿 rentabilita

🇸🇰 ziskovosť

🇨🇳 盈利能力

🇸🇮 donosnost

🇮🇸 arðsemi

🇰🇿 пайдалылық

🇬🇪 მოგებიანობა

🇦🇿 gəlirlilik

🇲🇽 rentabilidad

Etymology

The word 'gainfulness' is a combination of the words 'gain' and 'fulness'. 'Gain' originated from the Old French 'gaigne', meaning profit or advantage, while 'fulness' comes from the Old English 'fulnes', meaning the state of being full or complete. Therefore, 'gainfulness' can be traced back to the concepts of profit and completeness, highlighting its focus on financial advantage and completeness in a business context.

See also: gain, gainful, gainfully, gaining, regain, ungainly.