Plethora: meaning, definitions and examples
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plethora
[ ˈplɛθ(ə)rə ]
a large amount
A plethora is a very large amount of something, especially an amount that is greater than is needed or wanted.
Synonyms
abundance, excess, profusion, surplus
Examples of usage
- There is a plethora of books on the subject.
- She had a plethora of excuses for not attending the meeting.
- We were overwhelmed by the plethora of choices available.
Translations
Translations of the word "plethora" in other languages:
🇵🇹 plenitude
🇮🇳 बहुतायत
🇩🇪 Überfluss
🇮🇩 kelimpahan
🇺🇦 безліч
🇵🇱 mnóstwo
🇯🇵 多量
🇫🇷 pléthore
🇪🇸 plétora
🇹🇷 çokluk
🇰🇷 과다
🇸🇦 وفرة
🇨🇿 nadbytek
🇸🇰 nadbytok
🇨🇳 过多
🇸🇮 obilje
🇮🇸 gnægð
🇰🇿 көптік
🇬🇪 სიჭარბე
🇦🇿 çoxluq
🇲🇽 plétora
Word origin
The word 'plethora' comes from the late Latin word 'plethōra', which means 'fullness'. In the 16th century, it was adopted into English to refer to an excess or overabundance of something. Over time, it has come to be commonly used to describe a large amount of something, often with a negative connotation of being more than necessary.