prolific

[pruh-lif-ik]

adjective

1. producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful.

   a prolific pear tree.

   Synonyms: abundant, fecund, teeming
   Antonyms: barren

2. producing in large quantities or with great frequency; highly productive.

   a prolific writer.

   Synonyms: abundant, fecund, teeming

3. profusely productive or fruitful (often followed by in orof ).

   a bequest prolific of litigations.

4. characterized by abundant production.

   a prolific year for tomatoes.

prolific

/ prəˈlɪfɪk /

adjective

1. producing fruit, offspring, etc, in abundance

2. producing constant or successful results

3. rich or fruitful

Other Word Forms

• prolificness noun
• prolifically adverb
• prolificacy noun
• prolificity noun
• nonprolific adjective
• nonprolificness noun
• nonprolificacy noun
• nonprolifically adverb
• overprolific adjective
• overprolificness noun
• overprolifically adverb
• unprolific adjective
• unprolificness noun
• unprolifically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of prolific¹

First recorded in 1640–50, prolific is from the Medieval Latin word prōlificus “fertile.” See prolicide, -fic

Word History and Origins

Origin of prolific¹

C17: from Medieval Latin prōlificus, from Latin prōlēs offspring

Synonym Study

See productive.

Example Sentences

The company also invested in the construction of a Texas-based production hub for prolific “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan.

From Los Angeles Times

The transfer from Appalachian State had posted prolific numbers at his previous stop but also had a reputation for making a lot of risky throws.

From Los Angeles Times

But after his trial, detectives - having described Zou as one of the UK's "most prolific predators" - said they feared he may have attacked 50 more women.

From BBC

Five prolific boosters in the ring were also arrested and face felony charges, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

The grandson of one of Michigan’s wealthiest and most prolific homebuilders, Pulte made a name for himself on Twitter in 2019 with public cash giveaways to individuals in need.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• creative 
• rich