productive
adjective
pro·duc·tive
prə-ˈdək-tiv 
prō-
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
R. K. Carr3
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
productively
adverb
productiveness
noun
Examples of productive in a Sentence
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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By embracing a mindset that views conflict as a springboard for innovation and by adopting behaviors that facilitate respectful and productive collaboration, teams can transform potential discord into powerful synergy.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Challenge the hustle culture mindset and embrace the idea that rest is productive.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Mar. 2025
Antetokounmpo has five double-doubles and one triple-double over his last seven contests, a span in which he's been one of the most productive players in the league with averages of 28.8 points, 13.1 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Mould has also been one of indie’s most productive music makers.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
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Anna Barnhill, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Challenge the hustle culture mindset and embrace the idea that rest is productive.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Mar. 2025
Antetokounmpo has five double-doubles and one triple-double over his last seven contests, a span in which he's been one of the most productive players in the league with averages of 28.8 points, 13.1 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Mould has also been one of indie’s most productive music makers.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/productive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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productive
adjective
pro·duc·tive
prə-ˈdək-tiv
1
: having the power to produce plentifully
productive soil
productive fishing waters
2
: producing something
efforts productive of much good
3
: giving results
a productive meeting
productively
adverb
productiveness
noun
Medical Definition
productive
adjective
pro·duc·tive
prə-ˈdək-tiv, prō-
: raising mucus or sputum (as from the bronchi)
a productive cough
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