profluent

adjective

pro·flu·ent ˈprä-ˌflü-ənt

ˈprō-;

prō-ˈflü-

: flowing copiously or smoothly

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Etymology

Middle English, from Latin profluent-, profluens, present participle of profluere to flow forth, from pro- forth + fluere to flow — more at pro-, fluid

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of profluent was in the 15th century

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“Profluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profluent. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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