profligately
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/ˈprɑː.flɪ.ɡət.li/
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/ˈprɒf.lɪ.ɡət.li/
(profligate)
wasteful extravagance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'profligate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'profligatus,' where 'pro-' meant 'forward' and 'fligere' meant 'to strike down.'
Historical Evolution
'profligatus' transformed into the English word 'profligate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'profligately.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to strike down or overthrow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'recklessly extravagant or wasteful.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a recklessly extravagant or wasteful manner.
He spent his inheritance profligately, buying luxury cars and expensive jewelry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41