Fructifying

/ˈfrʌktɪfaɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of fructify; currently making something fruitful or causing productive results.

Etymology

Present participle form of fructify, adding -ing to the root fructify, which comes from Latin fructificare.

Kelly Says

When something is 'fructifying,' it's in that magical middle state—not yet complete success, but the productive process is underway. Writers use this to describe slow-building success, like investments growing or creative projects developing.

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