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prolific

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore P words

producing many works or much output

Word origin: From Latin proles, offspring.

In a sentence

Prolific in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing prolific in a sentence.

The prolific composer wrote over six hundred works.

The prolific essayist published two collections a year without any decline in quality.

Synonyms
productivefertilefruitfulabundant
Antonyms
unproductivebarrensterile
Usage & nuance

Using “prolific” well

Prolific praises high, abundant output, whether of creative work or offspring. Distinguish it from proliferate, the verb meaning to multiply rapidly.

Common questions

Questions about “prolific

Prolific (adjective) means producing many works or much output
Here is prolific used in an example sentence: "The prolific composer wrote over six hundred works." Another example: "The prolific essayist published two collections a year without any decline in quality."
Common synonyms for prolific include productive, fertile, fruitful, abundant.
Antonyms of prolific include unproductive, barren, sterile.
On the GRE, prolific clusters with productive, fertile, fruitful, and abundant, opposing unproductive, barren, and sterile.
Yes. Prolific is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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