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pros·per·i·ty
\präˈsperəd.ē, -ətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English prosperite, from Old French prosperité, from Latin prosperitat-, prosperitas, from prosperus favorable + -itat-, -itas -ity
1.
a. : the condition of being successful or thriving : a state of good fortune; especially : financial success
< since prosperity has come to him he has added some conveniences to his cottage — Current Biography >
b. : a state of vigorous and healthy growth : well-being
< chlorophyll, apparently essential to plant prosperity — Crops in Peace & War >
2. : a state of high general economic activity marked by relatively full employment, an increasing use of resurces, and a high level of investment — compare depression 3c |