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Synonyms & Similar Words
productive
fertile
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Meaning of Prolific
The primary meaning of "prolific" refers to producing a large amount of something, especially in a short period.
Definitions
- Producing a large amount of something, especially in a short period
- * Having a large number of offspring or producing many young
- * Producing many works of art, books, or other creative products
Etymology of Prolific
The word "prolific" comes from the Latin "prolificus", which means "fruitful" or "productive"
It is derived from "proles", meaning "offspring" or "progeny", and the suffix "-fic", which forms adjectives indicating a person or thing that produces or causes something
Historically, the word has been used to describe both biological and creative productivity
Example Uses
- The prolific author wrote over 50 novels in her lifetime
- * The company has been prolific in its production of new products, releasing several each year
- * The artist is known for her prolific output, creating hundreds of paintings and sculptures
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unproductive
barren
infertile
unfruitful
sterile
idle
inactive
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slow
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meager
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insignificant
negligible
minor
slight
small