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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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Adjective 2

producing a large amount of fruit.

The orchard was particularly fruitful this year.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40