Word
prolific
Phoneticspro·lif·ic, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹoʊˈɫɪfɪk/
UK/pɹəlˈɪfɪk/
Definitions
01creative output
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. producing many works, such as books, paintings, or songs.
adj. producing a large quantity of creative or intellectual work. Often used to describe authors, artists, or composers.
“The prolific author wrote over fifty novels during her long career.”
“Despite his short life, Schubert was a prolific composer, leaving behind a vast catalogue of over six hundred lieder and numerous symphonies.”
Usage
Usually precedes the noun it modifies.
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02biological fertility
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. producing many offspring, fruit, or seeds.
adj. producing offspring or fruit in great abundance. Applied to plants, animals, or environments.
Español:prolífico
“Rabbits are famous for being prolific breeders.”
“The valley's volcanic soil makes it a prolific agricultural region, capable of supporting multiple harvests within a single growing season.”
03frequent or abundant
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. present in large numbers or happening very often.
adj. existing in large numbers or characterized by high frequency. Often used in sports or social contexts to describe scorers or offenders.
“He was a prolific goal scorer for his national team.”
“The detective noted that the thief had been particularly prolific in this neighborhood, striking three different houses in a single week.”
Real-World Examples
“Laéssio Rodrigues de Oliveira, 53, described by Brazilian media as a prolific art thief, is suspected of having planned and directed the crime, according to Brazilian news outlet Globo.” “Performing soon began to pay: from 13 to 31, he was a prolific voice actor in cartoons including Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!.” Etymology
1635: from French prolifique and its etymon Latin prōlificus, from prōlēs (“offspring”) + -ficus (“making”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0