English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
"The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time."
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
"Mozart was a child prodigy in music."
to make or manufacture from components or raw materials
"They produce high-quality goods."
a person, company, or country that makes or grows something
"He is a film producer."
an item or substance that is manufactured or produced
"This is a new product launched by the company."
the process of manufacturing or creating something
"The production of this film took over a year."
producing or achieving a significant amount of results, work, or output
"She had a very productive day at the office."
the rate at which work is done or goods are produced, especially in relation to the time and resources used
"Improving employee productivity is vital for business growth."
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
"His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony."
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
"He professes his love for classical music."
a paid occupation, especially one requiring specialized education or training
"Medicine is considered a noble profession."
relating to a job that requires special training or education
"She is a professional dancer who performs internationally."
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
"The professor explained the theory clearly."
to offer something for acceptance; to present
"She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship."
a high degree of skill or expertise in a particular field
"She has great proficiency in English grammar."
skilled and competent in doing something
"She is proficient in both English and Spanish."
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
"He updated his profile on the company website."
financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent
"The company made a huge profit this quarter."
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
"Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability."
yielding profit or financial gain
"The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented."
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
"The government punished war profiteers."
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
"His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy."
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
"The king was known for his profligate lifestyle."
very great or intense; showing deep insight or understanding
"Her speech had a profound impact on the audience."
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
"A profound initiative can create sustainable changes."
great depth of insight, knowledge, or emotion
"The essay impressed the judges with its clarity and profundity."
existing or given in large amounts; abundant
"He offered profuse thanks for their timely help."
an abundance or large quantity of something
"Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley."
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
"Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor."
A descendant or offspring; children or future generations.
"The scientist was proud of the intellectual achievements of his progeny."
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
"The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure."
A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.
"The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery."
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
"Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election."
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
"The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience."
a planned series of events or activities
"The program starts at 9 AM sharp."
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
"He spends most of his time learning computer programming."
the process of designing and writing computer programs
"He has been learning programming for several months now."
forward movement toward a destination or improvement in a condition
"The students made great progress in their studies."
A gradual movement or development towards a more advanced state.
"The disease follows a slow progression over many years."
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
"She holds progressive views on social justice and equality."
to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority
"Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the hospital."
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
"The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places."
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
"The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town."
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
"The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families."
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
"The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region."
As a noun: a planned task or assignment. As a verb: to plan, estimate, or extend something outward.
"The company plans to project its growth over the next five years."
An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.
"The soldier dodged the incoming projectile."
An estimate or forecast of a future situation based on current trends.
"The sales projection shows a steady increase in revenue."
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
"These projects aim for technological breakthroughs."
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
"The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles."