Main Entry:

mean·ing·ful

Pronunciation:

\-fəl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1852

1 a: having a meaning or purpose b: full of meaning : significant <a meaningful life>2: having an assigned function in a language system <meaningful propositions>

— mean·ing·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— mean·ing·ful·ness noun