The word ‘prodigal’ may not be the proper word to use in all circumstances, so I did a word study and found some worthwhile things to share. My comments are in 'bold'.
Webster’s 1828
Prodigal – from Latin prodigus, prodigo to draw out, to lavish
1. Given to extravagant expenditures; expending money or other things without necessity; profuse; lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as a prodigal man; the prodigal son. A man may be prodigal of his strength, of his health, of his life or blood, as well as of his money.
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Webster’s 1828
Prodigal – from Latin prodigus, prodigo to draw out, to lavish
1. Given to extravagant expenditures; expending money or other things without necessity; profuse; lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as a prodigal man; the prodigal son. A man may be prodigal of his strength, of his health, of his life or blood, as well as of his money.
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