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.
Recent Examples on the Web
And their motivation, whether productive or pointless, isn’t always easy to track.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 July 2024
And if politics and governing are going to get more productive, Americans need to find a way to move past the issues around cultural identity.
—Ari Pinkus, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
In May, Gypsy opened up about her meeting with Kim and revealed that their meeting was really productive.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
On the surface, life has seemed productive and fulfilling, yet just below the weight of unaddressed grief has muddied the waters of my existence.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2024
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 July 2024
And if politics and governing are going to get more productive, Americans need to find a way to move past the issues around cultural identity.
—Ari Pinkus, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
In May, Gypsy opened up about her meeting with Kim and revealed that their meeting was really productive.
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
On the surface, life has seemed productive and fulfilling, yet just below the weight of unaddressed grief has muddied the waters of my existence.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for productive
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/productive. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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