helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ adjective1 •giving support that makes a task or a problem easier[…]instructe the yonge Chyrurgiane, because that vvithout making any great delaye, he might be adiuvable & helpefull to the patient vvith these remedyes vvhich consequently follovve. — 1597 formshelpfuller · more helpful · most helpful