Definition

The quality of being highly productive or fruitful, especially in creating works of art, literature, or other forms of expression.

Example

The prolificity of the author is evident in the numerous books she has published over the years.

Conversation

I've been reading about different authors and their prolificity lately.

Oh really? Who has the highest productivity?

I think it was Stephen King; he writes so many books each year.

That's impressive! His prolificity is unmatched in the industry.

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Root Explanation

Prolificity → It is formed from "prolific" (from Latin "prolificus", meaning fruitful or productive) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "prolificity" refers to the state of being prolific or highly productive.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'fruitful' ('prolific') and the '-ity' indicating a state or quality — that's why prolificity means the quality of being highly productive.

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