prodigence

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English

Etymology

From Latin prodigentia, from prodigens, present participle of prodigere. See prodigal.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɹɒdɪd͡ʒəns/

Noun

prodigence

  1. (archaic) wastefulness; profusion
    Synonym: prodigality
    • 1612–1626, [Joseph Hall], “(please specify the page)”, in , volume (please specify |volume=II, V, or VI), London, →OCLC:
      Herod, this pastime is overpaid for; there is no proportion in this remuneration; this is not bounty, it is prodigence

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