un|mean´ing|ness

un|mean´ing|ness
un|mean|ing «uhn MEE nihng», adjective.
1. without meaning or significance; meaningless: »

unmeaning words.

2. empty of feeling or thought; without expression or sense; vacant: »

an unmeaning stare.

un|mean´ing|ly, adverb.
un|mean´ing|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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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

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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

  • mean´ing|ful|ly — 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|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|ly — 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

  • 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. –mean´ing|less|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • un|mean´ing|ly — un|mean|ing «uhn MEE nihng», adjective. 1. without meaning or significance; meaningless: »unmeaning words. 2. empty of feeling or thought; without expression or sense; vacant: »an unmeaning stare. –un|mean´ing|ly, adverb. –un|mean´ing|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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