fruitful
/ˈfɹuːtfəl/
Group 14Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Producing good or helpful results; productive GRE
Example in Context
The collaboration proved remarkably fruitful, yielding six published papers and two patent applications within its first year.
Synonyms
productiverewardingsuccessful
Etymology
Full of bearing good results or productive outcomes.
- fruit (Latin) — to bear
- -ful (Old English) — full of
Memory Aid
🍎Sounds like “fruit full”
A tree bursting with FRUIT, so FULL it’s about to explode with deliciousness!
Visual Association
🌳A tree overflowing with ripe fruits, ready to drop its bounty on delighted gatherers below.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “fruitful” mean on the GRE?
fruitful (adjective) means “Producing good or helpful results; productive”. The collaboration proved remarkably fruitful, yielding six published papers and two patent applications within its first year.
How to remember “fruitful” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “fruitful” sounds like “fruit full”. A tree bursting with FRUIT, so FULL it’s about to explode with deliciousness!
What are synonyms for “fruitful”?
Common synonyms: productive, rewarding, successful.