Noteworthiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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noteworthiness

 

[ ˈnōtˌwərθinəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality, significance

Noteworthiness refers to the quality of being worthy of notice or attention. It signifies importance and can apply to events, people, or ideas that stand out for their remarkable characteristics or achievements. This term is often used in discussions about cultural, historical, or personal significance. Noteworthiness can also relate to the impact that a particular phenomenon may have on society or a specific group.

Synonyms

importance, prominence, remarkability, significance

Examples of usage

  • The noteworthiness of her contributions was recognized at the ceremony.
  • The film's noteworthiness stems from its innovative techniques.
  • The noteworthiness of this historical event is reflected in textbooks.

Translations

Translations of the word "noteworthiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 notoriedade

🇮🇳 महत्व

🇩🇪 Bedeutung

🇮🇩 keberartian

🇺🇦 значущість

🇵🇱 znaczenie

🇯🇵 重要性

🇫🇷 importance

🇪🇸 importancia

🇹🇷 önem

🇰🇷 중요성

🇸🇦 أهمية

🇨🇿 významnost

🇸🇰 významnosť

🇨🇳 重要性

🇸🇮 pomembnost

🇮🇸 mikilvægi

🇰🇿 маңыздылық

🇬🇪 მნიშვნელობა

🇦🇿 əhəmiyyət

🇲🇽 importancia

Etymology

The word 'noteworthiness' is derived from the word 'noteworthy', which means deserving notice or attention. 'Noteworthy' itself is formed from 'note', meaning a brief record or an observation, and 'worthy', indicating that someone or something has merit or value. The suffix '-ness' is added to convert the adjective into a noun, representing a state or condition. The components of 'noteworthiness' date back to Middle English, where 'note' comes from the Latin 'notare', meaning to mark. As a compound word, 'noteworthiness' has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts, reflecting the growing need to highlight significant contributions in diverse fields, including literature, science, culture, and history.