fruitful
|fruit/ful|
B2
/ˈfruːt.fəl/
abundance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fruitful' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fruteful', where 'frut' meant 'fruit' and '-ful' meant 'full of'.
Historical Evolution
'fruteful' transformed into the modern English word 'fruitful'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of fruit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'producing good results'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
producing good results; productive or profitable.
The meeting was fruitful, leading to several new ideas.
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