Abundance: meaning, definitions and examples

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abundance

 

[ ษ™หˆbสŒndษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wealth

A very large quantity of something. The state of having a large amount of money or possessions. The property of a more than adequate quantity or supply.

Synonyms

plenty, profusion, riches, wealth

Examples of usage

  • There is an abundance of food at the party.
  • She enjoyed the abundance of nature on her hike.
  • The country is known for its abundance of natural resources.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The condition of having a large number of offspring, seeds, or other reproductive bodies.

Synonyms

multiplicity, profusion, proliferation

Examples of usage

  • The fish population shows an abundance of young offspring.
  • The tree produced an abundance of fruit this season.
Context #3 | Noun

ecology

The degree to which a resource is available in an ecosystem. The degree to which a species is within a given area.

Synonyms

copiousness, plentitude, sufficiency

Examples of usage

  • The abundance of water in the desert is crucial for survival.
  • The abundance of a particular plant species indicates a healthy ecosystem.

Translations

Translations of the word "abundance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abundรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคšเฅเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรผlle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelimpahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั‚ะฐั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obfitoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฑŠๅฏŒ (ใปใ†ใต)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abondance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abundancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bolluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hojnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hojnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฐๅฏŒ (fฤ“ngfรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obilje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gnรฆgรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะปัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฃแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bolluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abundancia

Etymology

The word 'abundance' originated from the Latin word 'abundantia', meaning 'fullness, plenty'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to a large quantity or degree of something. The concept of abundance is often associated with wealth, prosperity, and plenty in various contexts, reflecting the idea of having more than enough. Throughout history, the notion of abundance has been celebrated in literature, art, and philosophy as a symbol of abundance and generosity.

See also: abounding, abundant.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,046, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.