plentiful

Meanings

• adjective

  having more than enough of something, especially money, food, or resources

  - "The farmer had a plentiful harvest this year."
  - "Despite the economic downturn, the company had plentiful funds to invest."
  - "The meal was plentiful and satisfying."

• adjective

  abundant in number or quantity

  - "The forest was plentiful with various species of trees."
  - "The museum had a plentiful collection of ancient artifacts."
  - "The symphony orchestra had a plentiful number of musicians."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈplɛntɪfl̩/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plentiful
enough , plough , tough , dough , drought

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Variants

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plentiful , plentifully , plentifulness , plentifulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French plein 'full' + -ful -ful, suffix forming adjectives.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'plentiful' comes from the Old French word 'plein,' meaning 'full.'

2. In the Bible, the term 'plentiful' is used to describe God's provision for his people, such as 'the land was plentiful before the people of Israel, for man and for cattle.' (Exodus 3:8)

3. The term 'plentiful' is often used in the context of natural resources, such as 'the region is plentiful in oil reserves.'

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Related Concepts

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1. abundant: Related concept meaning having a large amount or supply of something.

2. copious: Related concept meaning having or providing a large amount of something, especially information or examples.

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Culture

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The term 'plentiful' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in descriptions of rich, bountiful landscapes and settings. For instance, in John Keats' poem 'Ode to a Nightingale,' the poet longs for a 'plentiful' existence filled with beauty and pleasure.

How to Memorize "plentiful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl overflowing with fruit or a table laden with food. Visualize a wallet brimming with cash or a savings account with a large balance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'plentiful' with words like 'abundant,' 'copious,' and 'rich.' Visualize a scene of abundance and plenty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Plenty of Lovely Apples' to help remember the definition of 'plentiful.'

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