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prolific

/ˌpɹoʊˈlɪf.ɪk/adjective

Producing a great deal of something, such as offspring, fruit, or creative work.

Example sentences

  • “The prolific novelist publishes at least one book every year.”
  • “Rabbits are prolific breeders and can have several litters a year.”

'A prolific author' has published a great deal; in sports a prolific scorer racks up goals. It praises output, not quality.

Synonyms for prolific

Antonyms

  • unproductive

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