a multitude of — a large number or quantity of people or things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large number or quantity of people or things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə ˈmʌltɪtuːd ʌv/
Example Sentences
- The teacher gave me a multitude of homework assignments, as if I were a homework-eating monster.
- A multitude of excuses came to his mind when he forgot his girlfriend's birthday.
- The company offers a multitude of services to meet customer needs.
a multitude of
NOUN[/ə ˈmʌltɪtuːd ʌv/]
a large number or quantity of people or things
a cheerful vendor stands behind his stall arranging countless colorful fruits and vegetables. The vendor reaches toward towering piles of apples, oranges, bananas, and berries that cover every surface. The abundance of produce creates cascading displays that flow from wooden crates onto tables. Customers gather around the stall pointing at the endless variety of fresh items available. a multitude of fruits and vegetables creating an impressive display of quantity
A multitude of attitudes transforms into gratitude!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'multitudo', formed from the root 'multus' meaning 'many' combined with the suffix '-tudo', which denotes a state or condition. This Latin noun originally expressed the concept of 'the state of being many' and came to mean a large number or crowd of people.
Breakdown
multus (many) + -tudo (state, condition) = multitudo. The suffix -tudo is a productive Latin formative used to create abstract nouns denoting quality or state from adjectives.
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📝Examples
“The teacher gave me a multitude of homework assignments, as if I were a homework-eating monster.”
“A multitude of excuses came to his mind when he forgot his girlfriend's birthday.”
“The company offers a multitude of services to meet customer needs.”
“A multitude of fans gathered outside the concert hall.”
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