profligacy
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/ˈprɑː.flɪ.ɡə.si/
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/ˈprɒf.lɪ.ɡə.si/
wasteful extravagance
Etymology
'profligacy' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'profligatus,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'fligere' meant 'to strike down.'
'profligatus' transformed into the French word 'profligacie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'profligacy' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to strike down or overthrow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extravagant or wasteful use of resources.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
extravagant or wasteful use of resources.
The profligacy of the government led to a financial crisis.
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Noun 2
reckless and immoral behavior.
His profligacy was evident in his lavish lifestyle.
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