profusion — An abundance or large quantity of something; a rich supply or great amount of diverse elements.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An abundance or large quantity of something; a rich supply or great amount of diverse elements.
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈfjuːʒən/
Example Sentences
- The buffet offered a profusion of desserts that made my diet plans disappear instantly.
- Social media shows a profusion of cat videos that somehow make everything better.
- The spring season brings a profusion of cherry blossoms to the park.
profusion
NOUN[/prəˈfjuːʒən/]
An abundance or large quantity of something; a rich supply or great amount of diverse elements.
An abundance or large quantity of something; a rich supply or great amount of diverse elements.
A profusion of magic creates confusion between reality and illusion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'profusus', meaning 'poured forth' or 'lavish'. The word literally describes something flowing out abundantly, like water bursting from a dam.
Breakdown
pro- (forth/forward) + fus- (pour/flow) + -ion (noun suffix indicating state or condition)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The buffet offered a profusion of desserts that made my diet plans disappear instantly.”
“Social media shows a profusion of cat videos that somehow make everything better.”
“The spring season brings a profusion of cherry blossoms to the park.”
“The library sale featured a profusion of books at incredibly low prices.”
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