Definition

The quality of being necessary or required.

Example

The needfulness of clean water is essential for health.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of needfulness in our lives?

Yeah, it’s interesting how some things feel so necessary at times.

Right? Like how we often overlook the needfulness of good friendships.

Exactly! They really help us through tough times.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Needfulness → It is formed from "need" (from Old English *nēod*, meaning necessity or requirement) and "-fulness" (meaning the state of being full of). The word "needfulness" refers to the state of being full of need or necessity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'need' as a necessity and '-fulness' as being full of something. This helps you remember that 'needfulness' means the state of having many needs.

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