First Known Use: 14th century
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abundant
adjective abun·dant \-dənt\
: existing or occurring in large amounts
Full Definition of ABUNDANT
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a : marked by great plenty (as of resources) <a fair and abundant land> b : amply supplied : abounding <an area abundant with bird life>
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Origin of ABUNDANT
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin abundant-, abundans, present participle of abundare to abound
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Synonym Discussion of ABUNDANT
plentiful, ample, abundant, copious mean more than sufficient without being excessive. plentiful implies a great or rich supply <peaches are plentiful this summer>. ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement <ample food to last the winter>. abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful <streams abundant with fish>. copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness <copious examples of bureaucratic waste>.
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abundant
adjective abun·dant \ə-ˈbən-dənt\
Definition of ABUNDANT for Kids
: more than enough : plentiful <abundant rainfall>
— abun·dant·ly adverb <Flowers grew abundantly in the field.>
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