ˌprädəˈgaləd.ē, -lətē, -i noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English prodigalite, from Middle French prodigalité, from Late Latin prodigalitat-, prodigalitas, Latin prodigus prodigal + -alis -al + -itat-, -itas -ity — more at prodigal
1. : extravagance or an extravagant act in expenditure especially of money : reckless spending of resources : wastefulness
his prodigality became a legend
2. : profuse liberality : lavish supply : excessive abundance
a sound understanding of the earth's prodigality — J.R.Caceres
our truly wonderful prodigality of talent — J.A.Michener