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prolific

Pronunciation: /prəˈlɪfɪk/
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Definition of prolific

adjective

  • 1(of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring:in captivity tigers are prolific breeders
  • (of an artist, author, or composer) producing many works:he was a prolific composer of operas
  • (of a sports player) high-scoring:a prolific goalscorer
  • 2present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful:mahogany was once prolific in the tropical forests
  • characterized by plentiful wildlife or produce:the prolific rivers around Galway

Derivatives

prolificacy

noun

prolifically

adverb

prolificness

noun

Origin:

mid 17th century: from medieval Latin prolificus, from Latin proles 'offspring' (see proliferous)

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Definition of prolific in the US English dictionary
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