fruitfulness

/ˈfruːtflnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfruːtflnəs/ (ame, ipa)

fruitfulness — noun

1. The quality of yielding worthwhile results from an activity — for example, when

1.名詞C1
釋義

The quality of yielding worthwhile results from an activity — for example, when a discussion, joint effort, or investigation leads to real progress or new understanding.

例句

The fruitfulness of their three-year collaboration surprised even the most experienced scientists.

fruitfulness + of + abstract noun + result verb

Amara measured the fruitfulness of the new training program by tracking each employee's progress.

fruitfulness + of [program] measured by [method]

同義詞
  • productivity

    focuses on the quantity or efficiency of output rather than the value of results

  • effectiveness

    emphasises how well something achieves its intended purpose

  • usefulness

    less formal; stresses practical value rather than abundance of results

反義詞
  • fruitlessness

    the quality of producing no useful results

  • futility

    stronger; suggests that effort is pointless or doomed to fail

文法句型

fruitfulness + of + [abstract noun group]

用法筆記

More common in formal or academic writing than in everyday conversation. The noun that follows 'fruitfulness of' is typically an abstract activity or effort (research, partnership, discussion) rather than a person.

常見錯誤

❌The fruitfulness of the team was very high.
✅The team's work showed great fruitfulness in achieving its goals.
💡'fruitfulness' describes the quality of an activity or effort, not a direct property of a person or group.
❌His fruitfulness impressed the manager.
✅The fruitfulness of his research impressed the manager.
💡Use 'fruitfulness of + activity' rather than a possessive with a person.

2. The quality of land, trees, or plants yielding a large amount of fruit or crops

2.名詞C1
釋義

The quality of land, trees, or plants yielding a large amount of fruit or crops — for example, when good soil and weather lead to a plentiful harvest.

例句

The fruitfulness of the old cherry orchard amazed the visitors from the city.

fruitfulness + of + [orchard / garden / land]

Local farmers celebrated the fruitfulness of a season with good rain and warm sun.

同義詞
  • fertility

    focuses on the inherent capacity of soil or land to support growth

  • productivity

    broader; can refer to crop yield per area or per plant

反義詞
  • bareness

    describes land that produces little or nothing

  • infertility

    the inability of soil or plants to produce crops

文法句型

fruitfulness + of + [land / plant / garden]

用法筆記

Used mainly in agriculture, gardening, and botanical contexts. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense refers to literal fruit, vegetable, or crop production, not to abstract results.

常見錯誤

❌The fruitfulness of the apple tree was full of apples.
✅The fruitfulness of the apple tree meant we had plenty of fruit for jam.
💡'fruitfulness' is an abstract quality, not a physical container.