Smysluplný

Smysluplný is a Czech adjective meaning meaningful or purposeful. It is used to describe actions, objects, or life that carry sense, value, or significance beyond mere utility. In everyday Czech, it can refer to content that contributes to a broader goal or to experiences perceived as worthwhile. For example, smysluplný projekt refers to a project with clear objectives and social relevance; smysluplný život to a life oriented toward meaningful ends.

Origin and form: The word is derived from the noun smysl, meaning sense, meaning, or purpose, with the inflectional suffix -plný that yields “full of.” It is related to other forms such as smysluplnost (meaningfulness) and is contrasted with related adjectives like smyslný (sensual) and smyslový (sensory).

Usage notes: The term is common in philosophy, psychology, education, and media discourse when discussing values, motivation, and well-being. It is not a literal synonym of významný (significant) in all contexts, as význa­mný often emphasizes prominence or importance in a public or historical sense, whereas smysluplný stresses personal or practical significance.

Související pojmy zahrnují smysl, význam a smysluplnost.