Prosperity
/prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti/noun
The state of being successful or thriving, especially in financial or material terms.
Did you know?The root of 'prosperity' can be traced back to a Latin term meaning 'to thrive' or 'to succeed,' directly linking it to the idea of positive fate and fortune.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sper-
“to hope or to prosper”
Latin
Latin
prosperus
“favorable, fortunate, successful”
Latin
Latin
prosperitas
“the state of being prosperous, success”
Old French
Old French
prosperité
“success, good fortune”
Middle English
Middle English
prosperite
“state of success or wealth”
Modern English
English
prosperity
“the condition of being successful or thriving, especially in financial matters”
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