plethora — a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpleθərə/
Example Sentences
- My mom has a plethora of K-pop albums but never listens to them.
- The restaurant offers a plethora of side dishes with every meal.
- There's a plethora of cat videos on YouTube, and I've watched them all.
plethora
NOUN[/ˈpleθərə/]
a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with
The buffet offered a plethora of dishes, overwhelming every guest at the wedding.
PLE(plenty) + THOR(Thor) — summoning a PLE(plenty) of mighty THOR(Thor) warriors, the wizard unleashed a plethora of thunder gods.
Buying one small piece of flora, the greenhouse quickly became completely overrun by a massive plethora of vines.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'plethore' meaning fullness or excess, derived from 'plethys' (full). The word entered English via Late Latin and Medieval medical terminology, where it was used to describe an excess of blood or bodily humors.
Breakdown
From Greek 'plethys' (full) + '-ora' (state or condition) = plethora (a state of fullness or excess)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom has a plethora of K-pop albums but never listens to them.”
“The restaurant offers a plethora of side dishes with every meal.”
“There's a plethora of cat videos on YouTube, and I've watched them all.”
“The conference provided a plethora of networking opportunities.”
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