Profluent

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /prəˈfluənt/

Definitions of profluent

noun a flowing or streaming forth

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about the concept of profluent in my English class.

A2 The profluent of the river was evident as it flowed rapidly downstream.

B1 The profluent of information on the internet can be overwhelming at times.

B2 The profluent of tourists during peak season can put a strain on local resources.

C1 The profluent of ideas in the meeting led to a productive brainstorming session.

C2 The profluent of donations for the charity exceeded all expectations.

adjective flowing smoothly or freely

Example Sentences

A1 The river flowed profluent through the valley.

A2 The profluent stream cascaded down the mountainside.

B1 The profluent current carried the boat swiftly downstream.

B2 The profluent waterfall created a mesmerizing sight.

C1 The profluent river provided a source of irrigation for the surrounding fields.

C2 The profluent flow of traffic in the city center was overwhelming.

Examples of profluent in a Sentence

formal The profluent stream flowed steadily through the valley.

informal The river was really profluent today, it's perfect for swimming.

slang Dude, that profluent wave was epic!

figurative Her profluent ideas flowed effortlessly during the brainstorming session.

Grammatical Forms of profluent

past tense

profluented

plural

profluents

comparative

more profluent

superlative

most profluent

present tense

profluents

future tense

will profluent

perfect tense

have profluented

continuous tense

is profluenting

singular

profluent

positive degree

profluent

infinitive

to profluent

gerund

profluenting

participle

profluented

Origin and Evolution of profluent

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'profluent' originated from the Latin word 'profluens', which means 'flowing forth'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something flowing forth or streaming out, the word 'profluent' has evolved to also convey the idea of abundance or excess in a negative sense.