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Prosperity
The state of being prosperous, characterized by wealth, success, and well-being; often used to describe overall economic health or flourishing conditions in a society.
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Imagine This
Imagine a thriving town during a festival: storefronts glow, new factories hum, families smile as jobs are plentiful, and a banner over the town hall reads 'Prosperity for all.'
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Sounds Like
PROS-per-i-tee
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Looks Like
Looks like 'prosper' with the suffix '-ity'
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Remember This
Prosperity is a broad, collective condition often discussed in economics and public policy; it is usually uncountable when referring to the general state, though 'prosperities' can denote multiple prosperous periods or fortunes.
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Other Forms
prosperverb
prosperousadjective
prosperitiesnoun
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Connect With
wealth, affluence, well-being, growth, flourishing
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Note
Usually used to describe a favorable economic or social condition affecting many people. Do not confuse with 'prosperous' (adjective) or with the verb 'prosper.' The plural form 'prosperities' is rare and typically refers to multiple forms of fortune or prosperity in different contexts.
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Study Deeper
Examples
- The country's prosperity rose after the policy changes boosted exports.
- Investing in education and innovation can sustain long-term prosperity for all citizens.
Synonyms
affluencewealthprosperousnesssuccessflourishing
Antonyms
povertydestitutionhardship
Etymology
From Latin prosperitas, from prosperus 'successful, favorable'; via Old French prosperité. The suffix -ity forms a noun meaning a state or condition.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: PROS-PER-ITY = PROSPER (to thrive) + PER (hope, from Latin sperare) + ITY (state). The word literally spells out the state of hope-driven thriving.
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