productively
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way that makes many things or achieves much.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɹəˈdʌktɪvli
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Definition
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adverb
In a productive way
“They worked together productively for two years.”
In a productive manner.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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- “They worked together productively for two years.”adverb
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Producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly).
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