productivity — the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌproʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/
Example Sentences
- My productivity skyrockets when I listen to lo-fi music, but plummets when my cat decides my keyboard is the perfect napping spot.
- The new productivity app promised to change my life, but I spent three hours customizing it instead of actually working.
- The government is investing in technology to improve agricultural productivity and food security.
productivity
NOUN[/ˌproʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/]
the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input
Her productivity soared after she switched to morning deep-work sessions.
PRO (forward) + DUCT (lead forth) — by setting up a smooth water wheel to DUCT (lead) raw clay PRO (forward) into pots, the workshop unlocked incredible productivity.
With lightning-fast network connectivity sparking team creativity, the digital design lab reached peak productivity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'productivus' meaning 'serving to produce,' derived from 'producere' (to lead forward, bring forth). Combined with the suffix '-ity' to form an abstract noun.
Breakdown
product (from Latin producere, to produce) + -ive (adjective suffix, serving to) + -ity (noun suffix, state or quality) = productivity
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My productivity skyrockets when I listen to lo-fi music, but plummets when my cat decides my keyboard is the perfect napping spot.”
“The new productivity app promised to change my life, but I spent three hours customizing it instead of actually working.”
“The government is investing in technology to improve agricultural productivity and food security.”
“Remote work has shown mixed results on employee productivity across different industries.”
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