plentitude
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Noun: 1. A full or abundant supply; an ample amount. This word describes a state of having more than enough of something, often implying a satisfying or complete quantity.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The market offered a plentitude of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- She faced the challenge with a plentitude of courage and determination.
- The artist's work is admired for its plentitude of creative ideas.
Advanced Usage
- "A plentitude of": This is the standard prepositional phrase used with the noun. It is a more formal or literary alternative to "a lot of," "plenty of," or "an abundance of."
- The library boasts a plentitude of rare manuscripts.
Variants and Related Words
- Plenitude (noun): This is the more common and standard spelling of the word. "Plentitude" is a recognized variant.
- Plenty (noun/adverb): A more common word meaning a large or sufficient amount. ("We have plenty of time.")
- Plentiful (adjective): Existing in great quantity; abundant. ("The harvest was plentiful.")
Synonyms
- Abundance
- Ample supply
- Copiousness
- Profusion
- Wealth
Antonyms
- Scarcity
- Lack
- Shortage
- Dearth
- Paucity
Noun
- a full supply
- there was plenty of food for everyone