Definition of meaningful

meaningfuladjective

có ý nghĩa

/ˈmiːnɪŋfl//ˈmiːnɪŋfl/

"Meaningful" originated from the Old English word "mæning" meaning "meaning, signification, or intention." The word evolved into "meninge" and "meningeful" in Middle English before finally becoming "meaningful" in the 16th century. The suffix "-ful" signifies "full of" or "characterized by," thus emphasizing the presence of meaning or significance. The word's journey highlights the gradual evolution of language and how words gain nuance and complexity over time.

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serious and important

nghiêm túc và quan trọng

Example:
  • a meaningful relationship/discussion/experience

    một mối quan hệ/cuộc thảo luận/trải nghiệm có ý nghĩa

having a meaning that is easy to understand

có một ý nghĩa dễ hiểu

Example:
  • These statistics are not very meaningful.

    Những thống kê này không có ý nghĩa lắm.

intended to communicate or express something to somebody, without any words being spoken

có ý định giao tiếp hoặc bày tỏ điều gì đó với ai đó mà không cần nói ra lời

Example:
  • She gave me a meaningful look.

    Cô ấy nhìn tôi đầy ý nghĩa.

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