prolific
adjective /prəˈlɪfɪk/
/prəˈlɪfɪk/
- (of an artist, a writer, etc.) producing many works, etc.
- a prolific author
- a prolific goalscorer
- one of the most prolific periods in her career
- Picasso was extremely prolific during his Cubist years.
- Few composers can match his prolific output.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- (of plants, animals, etc.) producing a lot of fruit, flowers, young, etc.
- prolific plant growth
- The kiwi fruit is known for its prolific yield and good export price.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- able to produce enough food, etc. to keep many animals and plants alive
- prolific rivers
- existing in large numbers
- a pop star with a prolific following of teenage fans
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from medieval Latin prolificus, from Latin proles ‘offspring’.