1807, from resource + -ful. Related: Resourcefully; resourcefulness.
the most resourceful cook in town
an able and resourceful politician
someone who is resourceful is capable of dealing with difficult situations
resorption
resort
resound
resounding
resource
resourceful
respect
respectability
respectable
respectful
respective
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