product

prod·uct

noun \ˈprä-(ˌ)dəkt\

Definition of PRODUCT

1

: the number or expression resulting from the multiplication together of two or more numbers or expressions

2

a (1) : something produced; especially : commodity 1 (2) : something (as a service) that is marketed or sold as a commodity

b : something resulting from or necessarily following from a set of conditions <a product of his environment>

3

: the amount, quantity, or total produced

4

: conjunction 5

Examples of PRODUCT

1. The company's newest product is selling well.
2. The sap used to make maple syrup is a natural product.
3. This book is the product of many years of hard work.
4. The finished product was a beautiful vase.

Origin of PRODUCT

in sense 1, from Middle English, from Medieval Latin productum, from Latin, something produced, from neuter of productus, past participle of producere; in other senses, from Latin productum

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to PRODUCT

Synonyms

affair, fruit, handiwork, labor, output, produce, production, thing, work, yield

Antonyms

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason

Related Words

article, commodity, entry, object; goods, line, merchandise, wares; handcraft, handicraft; aftereffect, aftermath, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, issue, outcome, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot; by-product, derivative, offshoot, offspring, outgrowth, residual, side effect (also side reaction), spin-off

Near Antonyms

consideration, determinant, factor; base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork; impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus; mother, origin, root, source, spring

prod·uct

noun \ˈpräd-(ˌ)əkt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PRODUCT

: a substance produced from one or more other substances as a result of chemical change