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worthwhile

worth·while [ wùrth wl, wúrth wl, wùrth hwl, wúrth hwl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
sufficiently rewarding to take time for: rewarding or beneficial enough to justify the time taken or the effort made

[Mid-17th century. Shortening of worth the while]

worth·while·ness noun
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