productively
|pro-duc-tive-ly|
B2
/prəˈdʌktɪvli/
(productive)
yielding good results
Etymology
Etymology Information
'productively' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'productivus,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'productivus' transformed into the French word 'productif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'productive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead forward or bring forth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'yielding good results or high output.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that produces good results or a significant amount of work.
She worked productively all day and finished the project ahead of schedule.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35