prod·i·gal·i·ty (pr d  -g l -t )n. pl. prod·i·gal·i·ties 1. Extravagant wastefulness. 2. Profuse generosity. 3. Extreme abundance; lavishness. [Middle English prodigalite, from Old French, from Late Latin pr  dig lits, from Latin prdigus, prodigal, from prdigere, drive away, to squander : prd-, pr-, for, forth; see proud + agere, to drive; see ag- in Indo-European roots.] |
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| Noun | 1. | prodigality - the trait of spending extravagantly improvidence, shortsightedness - a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources |
| 2. | prodigality - excessive spending waste, wastefulness, dissipation - useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources" |
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prodigality
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