abundant

Definition

Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing.

Etymology

First attested about 1380. From Middle English abundaunt, habundaunt, aboundant, from Anglo-Norman abundant, from Old French abondant, from Latin abundāns, present participle of abundō (“to overflow, to abound”). Compare abound.

Example Sentences

• "Blackberries are abundant in this part of the country in October, so we always make lots of jam."
• "an abundant selection of carpets to choose from"
• "[W]ith their magical words they [poets] bring forth to our eyesight the abundant images and beauties of creation."

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