die Zweckmäßigkeit
Translation
appropriateness, expediency, suitability, functionality
Examples
Die Zweckmäßigkeit dieser Maßnahme ist fraglich.
The appropriateness of this measure is questionable.
Bei der Planung stand die Zweckmäßigkeit im Vordergrund.
Functionality was the priority during the planning phase.
Grammar Patterns
the appropriateness of ((sth.gen)) the appropriateness of sth. The appropriateness of the reform is being doubted.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Nützlichkeit (utility), Funktionalität (functionality), Angemessenheit (appropriateness); Antonyms: Unzweckmäßigkeit (inappropriateness)
Etymology
Composed of 'Zweck' (purpose) + '-mäßig' (like, appropriate) + '-keit' (a suffix forming nouns of quality). Literally 'purpose-appropriateness'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the quality (-keit) of being suitable (mäßig) for a purpose (Zweck).