adjective
- Reproducing or multiplying rapidly; producing many offspring or new growth.
- Bearing or producing buds, shoots, or offshoots from an unusual location, such as from a flower or fruit.
Usage: Chiefly botanical and biological contexts
Usage: Botanical term
Examples
- The proliferous nature of the plant allowed it to spread quickly across the garden.
- Rabbits are known for their proliferous breeding habits.
- The proliferous cactus produced numerous new shoots from its stem.
- Scientists studied the proliferous cells to understand rapid growth patterns.
- The proliferous coral reef supported thousands of marine species.
- This proliferous variety of strawberry yields fruit throughout the season.