Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

resourceful

/ɹisˈɔɹsfəl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.08 in modern English

Syllables: re-source-ful
IPA: /ɹisˈɔɹsfəl/

16

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.

Example Sentences

"With a resourceful use of space and a fresh coat of paint, the room became a pleasant library with a comfortable seating area."

Etymology

From resource + -ful.

Word Breakdown

Root: *h₃reǵ-
Suffix: resource

Inflected Forms

more resourceful (comparative) most resourceful (superlative)

Derived Forms

resourcefully resourcefulness unresourceful

Synonyms

shifty

Rhymes With

forceful remorseful horsfall

Questions

How do you pronounce resourceful?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɹisˈɔɹsfəl/.
What does resourceful mean?: Capable or clever; able to put available resources to efficient or ingenious use; using materials at hand wisely or efficiently.
Where does resourceful come from?: From resource + -ful.

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