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prolific

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈlɪfɪk/

prolific means: Producing a large amount of work or doing something many times.

adjective

PRODUCING MUCHC1

Producing a large amount of work or doing something many times.

  • She is a prolific writer.
  • The prolific composer wrote over a hundred songs.
  • He became more prolific after leaving his office job.

Similar words: productive

Opposites: unproductive

Common phrases: prolific writer, prolific artist, prolific author, prolific scorer

MANY YOUNGC1

Producing many young animals, fruits, or seeds.

  • Rabbits are prolific breeders.
  • This prolific tomato plant filled three baskets.
  • The most prolific females produced several litters each year.

Similar words: fertile, fruitful

Opposites: infertile

Common phrases: prolific breeder, prolific plants, prolific fruit production

Questions about prolific

What does prolific mean?

Producing a large amount of work or doing something many times.

What is prolific in other languages?

Türkçe: üretken · Español: prolífico · Français: prolifique · Deutsch: produktiv · Italiano: prolifico · 日本語: 多作の

How do you pronounce prolific?

It is pronounced /prəˈlɪfɪk/.

How do you use prolific in a sentence?

She is a prolific writer. The prolific composer wrote over a hundred songs.

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