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.
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What’s left is a group of productive and overlooked players who seem to be peaking at the right time.
—Eric Wong, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite the heated back-and-forth, Ward said she wouldn't be opposed to returning to the podcast to discuss everything in a productive manner.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
But even when women are just as productive as men who work longer hours, women are disadvantaged because face time is valued more than efficiency.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
JoJo Trader, wide receiver Miami lost its most productive pass-catchers after the season.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
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Eric Wong, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Despite the heated back-and-forth, Ward said she wouldn't be opposed to returning to the podcast to discuss everything in a productive manner.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
But even when women are just as productive as men who work longer hours, women are disadvantaged because face time is valued more than efficiency.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
JoJo Trader, wide receiver Miami lost its most productive pass-catchers after the season.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Productive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/productive. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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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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