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Definition of meaningful

meaningful

/ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/
mean · ing · ful
Adverb:meaningfully
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meaningful Lexical Profile

meaningful Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having a serious, important, or worthwhile quality or purpose.

Example

"The community volunteers made a meaningful contribution to the local neighborhood renewal project."

2

Having a recognizable meaning, logical coherence, or valid interpretation (especially in linguistics, philosophy, or data analysis).

Example

"Researchers need a larger sample size before they can draw any statistically meaningful conclusions."

3

Communicating an unspoken intention or feeling, especially through a look or gesture.

Example

"She gave her colleague a meaningful glance across the conference table before changing the subject."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meaningful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meaningful
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