- mean|ness
- mean|ness «MEEN nihs», noun.1. the fact or state of being mean in grade or quality; poorness.2. the fact or state of being selfish in small things; stinginess.3. a mean act.
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mean — be·mean; de·mean·or; mean; mean·ie; mean·ing·ful; mean·ing·ful·ly; mean·ing·ful·ness; mean·ing·less; mis·de·mean·ant; mis·de·mean·or; de·mean; mean·ing; mean·ly; mean·ness; mean·time; mean·while; mis·de·mean; mean·ing·less·ly; mean·ing·less·ness; … English syllables
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mean´ing|ful|ness — mean|ing|ful «MEE nihng fuhl», adjective. full of meaning; having much meaning; significant: »History must be made more meaningful to the individual (New York Times). –mean´ing|ful|ly, adverb. –mean´ing|ful|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
mean´ing|less|ness — mean|ing|less «MEE nihng lihs», adjective. without meaning; not making sense; not significant: »Words such as “purpose” are…scientifically meaningless (Science News). SYNONYM(S): senseless, insignificant. –mean´ing|less|ly, adverb.… … Useful english dictionary
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mean´ing|ly — mean|ing «MEE nihng», noun, adjective. –n. 1. that which is meant or intended; significance: »the meaning of a story, the meaning of a sermon. The meaning of that sentence is clear. 2. Archaic. intention or purpose: »I am no honest man if there… … Useful english dictionary
