Prosperity

Definition

Prosperity is the state of flourishing, thriving, success, or good fortune, especially in financial or material wealth.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /prɑˈspɛrəti/
• Respelling: prah-SPER-i-tee (with "prah" as in "bra," "SPER" as in "spare," and "i-tee" as in the ending of "committee")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /prɒˈspɛrɪti/
• Respelling: pros-PER-i-tee (with "pros" as in the beginning of "prospect," "PER" as in "perch," and "i-tee" similar to the ending of "committee")

In both dialects, "prosperity" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, "SPER." The pronunciation remains consistent across American and British English, emphasizing the distinct syllables for clear articulation.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word "prosperitas", which means "favorable condition" or "success", it is rooted in the verb "prosperare", which means "to cause to succeed or thrive".

Derivatives

• Prosper
• Prosperous
• Prosperously
• Prosperousness
• Prosperer

Synonyms

• Wealth
• Affluence
• Opulence

Antonyms

• Poverty
• Adversity
• Hardship

Usage

"Prosperity" often denotes successful economic conditions, but it can also be applied in a broader context to indicate thriving or flourishing in various aspects of life.

Related Terms

• Economic prosperity
• Shared prosperity
• Prosperity gospel
• Prosperity index

Detailed Definition

Noun

• The condition of being successful or thriving, especially in terms of financial or material wealth.
• Example: The nation enjoyed a decade of prosperity under the new leadership.

• Good fortune, luck, or well-being.
• Example: He wished prosperity and happiness to his friends on their wedding day.

• A successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects.
• Example: With sound policies and strategic investments, the city entered an era of unmatched prosperity.