productive
pro·duc·tive
adj \prə-ˈdək-tiv, prō-\Definition of PRODUCTIVE
1
: having the quality or power of producing especially in abundance <productive fishing waters>
2
: effective in bringing about <investigating committees have been productive of much good — R. K. Carr>
3
a : yielding results, benefits, or profits b : yielding or devoted to the satisfaction of wants or the creation of utilities
4
: continuing to be used in the formation of new words or constructions <un- is a productive prefix>
5
: raising mucus or sputum (as from the bronchi) <a productive cough>
— pro·duc·tive·ly adverb
— pro·duc·tive·ness noun
See Examples of PRODUCTIVE
- I had a very productive day.
- I am most productive in the morning.
- Some staff members are more productive than others.
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