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prolific

/prəˈlɪfɪk/
pro · lif · ic prə · ˈlɪf · ɪk
English Definition
adj. producing in large quantities or with great frequency
中文释义
多产的, 丰富的
Significado en Español
prolífico
한국어 뜻
다작의, 풍부한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sản xuất nhiều, phong phú
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Example Sentence

The prolific author released three novels in one year.

这位多产的作家在一年内发布了三部小说。

Synonyms
productive fruitful abundant fecund
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro(forward)+lific(production) → prolific.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is closest in meaning to “prolific” as used in the sentence?

  1. A productive
  2. B scarce
  3. C negligible
  4. D isolated
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A — productive. “prolific” means adj. producing in large quantities or with great frequency

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ author wrote well over fifty novels during her long career.

  1. A lazy
  2. B idle
  3. C unproductive
  4. D prolific
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D — prolific. “prolific” means adj. producing in large quantities or with great frequency

Common questions about “prolific”

What does “prolific” mean?

prolific — adj. producing in large quantities or with great frequency. In Chinese: 多产的, 丰富的.

How do you pronounce “prolific”?

prolific is pronounced /prəˈlɪfɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pro · lif · ic.

How do you use “prolific” in a sentence?

The prolific author released three novels in one year. (这位多产的作家在一年内发布了三部小说。)

What are synonyms for “prolific”?

productive, fruitful, abundant, fecund — all close in meaning to prolific (adj. producing in large quantities or with great frequency).

Is “prolific” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. prolific appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “prolific”?

pro(forward)+lific(production) → prolific.

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