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plethora

 

[ ˈplɛθ(ə)rə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,414, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.