[pro.lif.ic] adj [F prolifique, fr. L proles] (1650) 1: producing young or fruit esp. freely: fruitful
2. archaic: causing abundant growth, generation, or reproduction
3: marked by abundant inventiveness or productivity "a ~ composer" syn see fertile -- pro.lif.i.ca.cy n -- pro.lif.i.cal.ly adv -- pro.lif.ic.ness n