Growthful

/ˈɡroʊθfəl/ adjective

Definition

Full of growth; characterized by development, progress, or the ability to grow.

Etymology

From 'growth' (a noun meaning development or increase) plus '-ful' (a suffix from Old English meaning full of or characterized by).

Kelly Says

While 'growthful' isn't super common in modern English, it appears in psychology and education to describe experiences that lead to personal development—it's the opposite of 'stagnant.'

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