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PRODIGALITY

\pɹˌɒdɪɡˈalɪti], \pɹˌɒdɪɡˈalɪti], \p_ɹ_ˌɒ_d_ɪ_ɡ_ˈa_l_ɪ_t_i]\

Definitions of PRODIGALITY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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the trait of spending extravagantly

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the trait of spending extravagantly

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The state or quality of being wasteful; extravagance; lavishness.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Excessive or profuse expenditure, particularly in money; waste.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Extravagance in expenditure, particularly of money ; profusion ; waste ; excessive liberality.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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