Prolific

Pronunciation: /prəˈlɪfɪk/

Definitions of prolific

adjective producing in large quantities or with great frequency

Example Sentences

A1 She is a prolific artist, always creating new paintings.

A2 The author is known for being prolific, with over 20 books published.

B1 The company has a prolific output of new products every year.

B2 The scientist is a prolific researcher, publishing groundbreaking studies regularly.

C1 The composer is considered one of the most prolific of his generation, with a vast body of work.

C2 The filmmaker is renowned for being prolific, having directed over 30 films in his career.

Examples of prolific in a Sentence

formal The author is known for being a prolific writer, producing multiple novels each year.

informal My neighbor is a prolific gardener, always growing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

slang That rapper is so prolific, he's always dropping new tracks.

figurative Her creativity is prolific, flowing like a never-ending stream of ideas.

Grammatical Forms of prolific

• past tense: prolificed
• plural: prolifics
• comparative: more prolific
• superlative: most prolific
• present tense: prolific
• future tense: will be prolific
• perfect tense: have been prolific
• continuous tense: is being prolific
• singular: prolific
• positive degree: prolific
• infinitive: to prolific
• gerund: prolificing
• participle: prolificed

Origin and Evolution of prolific

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prolific' originated from the Latin word 'prolificus', which is a combination of 'pro-' meaning 'forth' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe being fertile or producing offspring, the word 'prolific' has evolved to also describe someone who is highly productive or creative in their work.