prolific

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective intellectually productive
  2. adjective bearing in abundance especially offspring

Etymology

First use appears c. 1635. From French prolifique and its etymon Latin prōlificus, from prōlēs (“offspring”) + -ficus (“making”).

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Synonyms

fecund, fertile

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