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1-ful
adjective suffix
: full of
: characterized by
: having the qualities of
sometimes -ful·ler sometimes -ful·lest
Full Definition of -FUL
1
: full of <prideful>
2
: characterized by <peaceful>
3
: having the qualities of <masterful>
4
: tending, given, or liable to <helpful>
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Origin of -FUL
Middle English, from Old English, from full, adjective
2-ful
noun suffix
: the number or amount that fills or would fill
Full Definition of -FUL
: number or quantity that fills or would fill <roomful>
-FUL Defined for Kids
1-ful
adjective suffix \fəl\
Definition of -FUL for Kids
1
: full of <joyful>
2
: characterized by <peaceful>
3
: having the qualities of <masterful>
4
: tending or given to <mournful>
2-ful
noun suffix \ˌfu̇l\
Definition of -FUL for Kids
: number or quantity that fills or would fill <spoonful>
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