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Exam: TOEFL

proliferate

IPA: /prəˈlɪfəreɪt/

KK: /prəˈlɪfəˌreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To grow or increase quickly in number or amount, often by producing new parts or offspring.

Example: The number of new businesses began to proliferate in the area, attracting more customers.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something grow or increase quickly and in large numbers.

Example: The new policies will help proliferate the use of renewable energy.

proliferation

IPA: /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of increasing or spreading rapidly, often used in the context of growth or expansion, especially in relation to populations or weapons.

Example: The proliferation of technology has changed the way we communicate.

proliferative

IPA: /prəˈlɪfəreɪtɪv/

KK: /prəˈlɪfərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the rapid increase or growth of something, especially cells.

Example: The proliferative nature of the cells made them a focus of the research study.

prolific

IPA: /prəˈlɪfɪk/

KK: /prəˈlɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that creates a lot of works, results, or offspring. It often refers to artists, writers, or plants that produce a large quantity of output.

Example: The prolific author published five novels in just two years.

prolifically

IPA: /prəˈlɪfɪkli/

KK: /prəˈlɪfɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that produces a lot of something, especially in large quantities or with great creativity.

Example: The author wrote prolifically, publishing several books each year.

prolificness

IPA: /prəˈlɪfɪk.nəs/

KK: /prəˈlɪfɪk.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of producing a lot of something, especially in terms of creativity or productivity.

Example: The prolificness of the author is evident in the numerous books she has published over the years.

proline

IPA: /ˈproʊliːn/

KK: /ˈproʊlaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of amino acid that is commonly found in proteins and is important for the structure of collagen in the body.

Example: Proline is essential for the production of collagen, which helps maintain skin elasticity.

prolix

IPA: /prəˈlɪks/

KK: /proʊˈlɪks/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is too long or wordy, often making it difficult to read or understand.

Example: The author's prolix writing style made the book hard to finish.

prolixly

IPA: /prəˈlɪksli/

KK: /proʊˈlɪksli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is long-winded or excessively wordy, often making it difficult to understand the main point.

Example: The professor explained the topic prolixly, causing many students to lose interest.

prolog

IPA: /ˈproʊlɒg/

KK: /ˈproʊlɒg/

noun

Definition: A programming language that uses logical statements instead of commands to perform tasks, allowing for logical reasoning and inference.

Example: Prolog is often used in artificial intelligence for tasks that involve complex problem-solving.

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