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productively

 

[ prəˈdʌktɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

work

In a way that is efficient and effective in producing desired results.

Synonyms

effectively, efficiently, fruitfully

Examples of usage

  • She worked productively on the project.
  • He used his time productively to finish his work ahead of schedule.
Context #2 | Adverb

creative

In a way that generates new ideas or solutions.

Synonyms

creatively, innovatively, originatively

Examples of usage

  • She thought productively to come up with a unique concept.
  • The team brainstormed productively to find a creative solution.

Translations

Translations of the word "productively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 produtivamente

🇮🇳 उत्पादक रूप से

🇩🇪 produktiv

🇮🇩 secara produktif

🇺🇦 продуктивно

🇵🇱 produktywnie

🇯🇵 生産的に

🇫🇷 de manière productive

🇪🇸 productivamente

🇹🇷 üretken bir şekilde

🇰🇷 생산적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل منتج

🇨🇿 produktivně

🇸🇰 produktivne

🇨🇳 富有成效地

🇸🇮 produktivno

🇮🇸 framleiðni

🇰🇿 өнімді түрде

🇬🇪 პროდუქტიულად

🇦🇿 istehsalçı şəkildə

🇲🇽 productivamente

Etymology

The word 'productively' is derived from the word 'productive', which originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'productivus', meaning 'generating'. The adverb form 'productively' came into use later to describe the manner in which something is done to produce results efficiently and effectively.

See also: byproduct, prod, product, production, productiveness, productivity, products, unproductiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,460, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.