Definition

The time when someone or something is at its best or most successful.

Example

The artist's floruit was during the 1980s when her work gained international recognition.

Conversation

Did you know that the artist's floruit was during the late 90s?

Really? I had no idea they were so popular back then.

Yeah, their work really defined that period for many people.

It's interesting how some artists have such a distinct floruit in their careers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floruit is derived from the Latin verb "florere" (meaning to bloom or flourish). The suffix "-uit" is a third-person singular perfect active indicative ending in Latin, indicating a completed action. Thus, "floruit" literally means 'he/she/it has flourished' or 'he/she/it bloomed'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for 'blooming' or 'flourishing' — that's what 'floruit' means, indicating a time when someone or something was at its peak.

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