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fruitful

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fruitful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Producing good or useful results.

Synonyms

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fruitious

How to use fruitful

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a fruitful discussion fruitful collaboration fruitful land

Etymology

From Middle English fruitefull, built from fruit plus -ful, "full of."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fruitful” mean?

The word “fruitful” means producing good or useful results. In plain terms, producing good results, or literally producing lots of fruit.

How do you pronounce “fruitful”?

“Fruitful” is pronounced FROOTFL (/ˈfɹuːtfl̩/ in IPA).

How do you use “fruitful” in a sentence?

Here is “fruitful” used in a sentence: “The meeting was fruitful, and both sides left with a clear plan.”

What is another word for “fruitful”?

Words with a similar meaning to “fruitful” include fruitious.

What part of speech is “fruitful”?

“Fruitful” is an adjective.

Where does the word “fruitful” come from?

The word “fruitful” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fruitefull, built from fruit plus -ful, "full of.".

Is “fruitful” a common word?

“Fruitful” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “fruitful” have?

“Fruitful” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: producing good or useful results.

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