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- [prod-i-gal-i-tee]
- /ˌprɒd ɪˈgæl ɪ ti/
- /ˈprɒd.ɪ.ɡəl/
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- [prod-i-gal-i-tee]
- /ˌprɒd ɪˈgæl ɪ ti/
Definitions of prodigality word
- noun plural prodigality the quality or fact of being prodigal; wasteful extravagance in spending. 1
- noun plural prodigality an instance of it. 1
- noun plural prodigality lavish abundance. 1
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Origin of prodigality
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English prodigalite < Latin prōdigālitās wastefulness, equivalent to prōdig(us) extravagant + -āl(is) -al1 + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Prodigality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prodigality popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prodigality
noun prodigality
- dissipation — the act of dissipating.
- effusiveness — unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
- free-living — following a way of life in which one freely indulges the appetites, desires, etc.
- gluttony — excessive eating and drinking.
- icing on the cake — a sweet mixture, cooked or uncooked, for coating or filling cakes, cookies, and the like; icing.
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