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prolific

[ pruh-lif-ik ]

adjective

  1. producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful:

    a prolific pear tree.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms:

  2. producing in large quantities or with great frequency; highly productive:

    a prolific writer.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. profusely productive or fruitful (often followed by in or of ):

    a bequest prolific of litigations.

  4. characterized by abundant production:

    a prolific year for tomatoes.



prolific

/ əˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. producing fruit, offspring, etc, in abundance
  2. producing constant or successful results
  3. often foll byin or of rich or fruitful
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈھԱ, noun
  • ˈھ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ···· [pr, uh, -, lif, -i-k, uh, -see], ··ھ··ٲ [proh-l, uh, -, fis, -i-tee], ·i·Ա noun
  • ·i·· adverb
  • ԴDzp·i adjective
  • non·i·Ա noun
  • ԴDzp·i·· noun
  • non·i·· adverb
  • v··i adjective
  • over··i·Ա noun
  • over··i·· adverb
  • ܲp·i adjective
  • un·i·Ա noun
  • un·i·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prolific1

First recorded in 1640–50, prolific is from the Medieval Latin word ōھܲ “fپ.” See prolicide, -fic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of prolific1

C17: from Medieval Latin ōھܲ, from Latin ōŧ offspring
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Rigal is one of Los Angeles’ most prolific nightlife producers, with a reputation that precedes him.

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Children also said material about suicide self-harm and eating disorders was "prolific" and that violent content was "unavoidable".

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While four goals in 17 games could not be regarded as prolific, his overall contribution - including six assists - to the Villa cause has been significant.

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This county-level move comes a year after the Los Angeles City Council launched a pilot program targeting 20 intersections with prolific street takeover activity and installed hardened center lines to deter motorists from doing stunts.

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Another injury delayed his debut but he has been prolific since getting into the team - with 28 goals in 40 games.

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