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prolific

Adjective

IPA /prəˈlɪfɪk/

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Meaning in plain English

Producing a large amount of work or many creative pieces, especially over a particular period of time.

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prolific/prəˈlɪfɪk/

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An artist works regularly
Many sketchbooks fill up
A large body of work develops

A prolific artist produces a great deal of work.

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My prolific aunt fills a new sketchbook almost every month.
The prolific researcher published several substantial studies during her career.

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prolific — Producing a large amount of work or many creative pieces, especially over a particular period of time.

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Producing a large amount of work or many creative pieces, especially over a particular period of time.

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Word origin

From medieval Latin prolificus, based on Latin proles, meaning offspring.

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Prolific often describes writers, artists, composers and their output.

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