Prolific: meaning, definitions and examples

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prolific

 

[ prəˈlɪfɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

creative output

producing in large quantities or with great frequency

Synonyms

creative, fruitful, productive.

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Word Description / Examples
prolific

Use this term when referring to someone or something that produces a large amount of work or results. It often carries a positive connotation, implying both high quantity and quality. It can be used in various contexts, including writing, art, science, and nature.

  • The prolific author released three novels in one year.
  • This plant is prolific and produces flowers throughout the year.
productive

This word is most appropriate when describing someone or something that works efficiently and produces a lot of output. It is often used in professional, academic, and personal productivity contexts.

  • She had a productive day and finished all her tasks ahead of schedule.
  • The new software made the team more productive by automating repetitive tasks.
creative

This word is suitable when talking about someone who has the ability to think imaginatively and come up with original ideas. It is especially relevant in art, design, problem-solving, and innovative fields.

  • She is very creative and always comes up with unique ideas for our projects.
  • The creative design of the new building has received a lot of praise.
fruitful

Use 'fruitful' to describe an activity or period of time that yields positive or productive results. It often implies that the efforts put into something were rewarded.

  • The meeting was fruitful, and we managed to solve many issues.
  • They had a fruitful discussion that led to effective strategies.

Examples of usage

  • She was a prolific writer, publishing over 50 books in her lifetime.
  • The artist was known for his prolific output of paintings.
  • The company has been prolific in releasing new products each year.

Translations

Translations of the word "prolific" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prolífico

🇮🇳 उर्वर

🇩🇪 produktiv

🇮🇩 produktif

🇺🇦 продуктивний

🇵🇱 płodny

🇯🇵 多産の

🇫🇷 prolifique

🇪🇸 prolífico

🇹🇷 verimli

🇰🇷 다산의

🇸🇦 كثير الإنتاج

🇨🇿 plodný

🇸🇰 plodný

🇨🇳 多产的

🇸🇮 ploden

🇮🇸 frjór

🇰🇿 өнімді

🇬🇪 ნაყოფიერი

🇦🇿 məhsuldar

🇲🇽 prolífico

Etymology

The word 'prolific' originates from the Latin word 'prolificus', which means 'generating offspring'. The term evolved over time to describe someone or something that produces a large quantity of work, ideas, or offspring. The concept of being prolific has been valued throughout history, with many famous writers, artists, and inventors known for their prolific output.

See also: prolificacy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,621, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.