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TOPIK 5noun

효용성

hyoyongseong [효용썽]

효용성이 · 효용성을

usefulness, utility, effectiveness

Example

새 제도의 효용성에 대해 의문이 제기되었습니다.

Questions have been raised about the usefulness of the new system.

Word parts

효 effect용 use성 quality

-성 = '-ness, quality': 효용성, 실효성, 유효성, 가능성.

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Pronounced [효용썽] — the -성 suffix is often tensed.