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Meaning of productive
Having a strong ability to produce or achieve something, especially in a given period of time or with a minimum of waste or effort.
Etymology of productive
The word "productive" comes from the Old French word "productif", which is derived from the Latin words "pro" (meaning "forward" or "forth") and "ducere" (meaning "to lead")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that produces or yields something, especially in a given period of time or with a minimum of waste or effort
Synonyms
efficient
effective
fruitful
profitable
successful
useful
valuable
lucrative
gainful
beneficial
helpful
constructive
creative
inventive
ingenious
resourceful
skilled
capable
competent
adept
accomplished
skilled
proficient
expert
diligent
industrious
hardworking
tireless
energetic
dynamic
vigorous
robust
thriving
flourishing
booming
blossoming
blooming
prospering
advancing
progressing
growing
increasing
expanding
developing
improving
enhancing
enriching
rewarding
satisfactory
pleasing
gratifying
fulfilling
productive
prolific
copious
abundant
plentiful
luxuriant
exuberant
lavish
rich
wealthy
affluent
opulent
Definitions
- Having the ability to produce or achieve something, especially in a given period of time or with a minimum of waste or effort
- * Having a strong ability to produce or achieve something, especially in business or industry
- * Producing a large amount of something, especially crops or goods
Usage Examples
- The company has been very productive this quarter, with a significant increase in sales and profits
- * She is a productive member of the team, always meeting her deadlines and delivering high-quality work
- * The new software has made our workflow more productive, allowing us to complete tasks more efficiently
Antonyms
unproductive
inefficient
ineffective
unfruitful
wasteful
useless
valueless
unprofitable
unsuccessful
harmful
destructive
counterproductive
futile
barren
sterile
inactive
idle
lazy
lethargic
sluggish
dormant
stagnant
declining
decreasing
diminishing
reducing
deteriorating
worsening
unhelpful
unbeneficial
disadvantageous
unfavorable
unadvantageous