Prolificacy: meaning, definitions and examples

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prolificacy

 

[ prəˌlɪfɪˈkeɪsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in writing

The quality or state of being prolific; fecundity; fruitfulness. Prolificacy is often used to describe a writer who produces a large quantity of work.

Synonyms

fertility, fruitfulness, productivity

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her prolificacy, having published over ten novels in just two years.
  • His prolificacy in writing short stories amazed his readers.
Context #2 | Noun

in creativity

The ability to produce creative work in large quantities. Prolificacy in art or music is often admired for its consistent output.

Synonyms

creativity, productivity, talent

Examples of usage

  • His prolificacy in composing music resulted in numerous albums being released each year.
  • She demonstrated her prolificacy in painting by creating a new artwork every day.

Translations

Translations of the word "prolificacy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prolíficidade

🇮🇳 उत्पादकता

🇩🇪 Produktivität

🇮🇩 produktifitas

🇺🇦 продуктивність

🇵🇱 produktywność

🇯🇵 生産性

🇫🇷 productivité

🇪🇸 productividad

🇹🇷 verimlilik

🇰🇷 생산성

🇸🇦 الإنتاجية

🇨🇿 produktivity

🇸🇰 produktívnosť

🇨🇳 高产

🇸🇮 produktivnost

🇮🇸 afkast

🇰🇿 өнімділік

🇬🇪 პროდუქტიულობა

🇦🇿 məhsuldarlıq

🇲🇽 productividad

Etymology

The word 'prolificacy' originated from the Latin word 'prolificus', meaning fruitful or productive. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the quality of being prolific or fruitful. Over the years, its usage has evolved to encompass creativity and productivity in various fields such as writing, art, and music.

See also: prolific.