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addressful

|ad-dress-ful|

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/əˈdrɛsfəl/

🇬🇧

/əˈdrɛsfʊl/

full of addresses

Etymology
Etymology Information

'addressful' originates from the English word 'address' combined with the suffix '-ful', where 'address' meant 'a place where someone lives or an organization is situated' and '-ful' meant 'full of or characterized by'.

Historical Evolution

'address' changed from the Old French word 'adrecier' and eventually became the modern English word 'address'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'address' meant 'to direct or aim', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a place where someone lives or an organization is situated'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

full of addresses or having many addresses.

The directory was addressful, containing numerous entries.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 18:36