abundance

Definition

A large quantity; many.

Etymology

From Middle English abundaunce, habaundance, from Old French habundance, abondance, from Latin abundantia (“fullness, plenty”), from abundō (“to overflow”). Equivalent to abound + -ance. Displaced Old English geniht (“abundance, plenty”).

Example Sentences

• "Due to the abundance of art material, the class made a giant collage."
• "There is not a great abundance of time, so please don't dawdle."
• "It is lamentable to remember what abundance of noble blood hath been shed with small benefit to the Christian state."

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