PROLIFICACY Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

prolificacy

noun

Definition of prolificacy

as in fecundity

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Noun

Because of hijras’ ability to confer fecundity as devoted representatives of the mother goddess Bahuchara Mata, they are frequently invited to bless newborn boys and perform at their homes by dancing and singing.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
But amidst said lots and open spaces are acres of marsh and flooded forests, and the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center stands apart as a place to interpret all this fecundity.

— Outside, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026

Definition of fecundity

Noun

This was exacerbated by Maresca’s eventual decision to implement a slower tempo in the second half of his first season, which had a noticeable effect on Palmer’s productivity.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
An economy can expand rapidly without significant price pressures if productivity and productive capacity rise alongside demand.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of productivity

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Singapore is overhauling its landmark baby bonus scheme, first introduced in 2001, as the city’s fertility rate and number of births fall to record lows.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Bareilles is mourning a few things — the deaths of close friends, dreams of easy fertility, assumptions of female autonomy, the American dream — but the music soars, more often than not.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of fertility

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Her work regularly calls for ingenuity, precision and close collaboration with Property Masters and production teams, whether creating paleo dog food for an actor or an apple pie with no apples.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
This unique spectacle, likely a one-time occurrence, is a testament to American ingenuity.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of ingenuity

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