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plethoric

/plɛˈθɒɹɪk/
Meanings

  • excessive amount or degree of something

    - "The patient was diagnosed with plethoric condition, which was caused by excessive consumption of water."
Rhymes
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plenitude , ultimatum , ubiquitous , multitudinous
Homophones
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  1. plentiful (en) : having a generous or abundant supply of something

  2. plethora (en) : an excessive amount or degree of something

Variants
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plethora , plethoras , plethoric
Forms
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{"term"=>"plethoric adjective", "description"=>"The term plethoric is used as an adjective to describe something that is characterized by an excessive or abundant presence or amount of something. For example, a patient may be diagnosed with plethoric anemia, which is characterized by an excessive or abundant presence of red blood cells in the blood, leading to a decreased or diluted concentration of other essential components in the blood."}

Etymology
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from the Greek plethos meaning 'multitude' or 'crowd'. The term plethoric refers to an excessive accumulation or presence of something, which can be a physical substance, an emotion, or a concept.

Trivia
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  1. {"question"=>"Which famous philosopher coined the term 'plethoric'?", "answer"=>"The term 'plethoric' was not coined by any famous philosopher, but rather derives from the Greek word 'plethos', which means 'multitude' or 'crowd'. The term 'plethoric' refers to an excessive or abundant presence or amount of something, just like a large crowd or multitude can be considered as an excessive or abundant presence or number of individuals."}

Related Concepts
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  1. hypertrophy: Hypertrophy is a related concept to plethoric, as both terms describe an excessive or abundant presence or amount of something. However, while plethoric refers specifically to an excessive or abundant presence or amount of a physical substance or entity, hypertrophy refers more generally to an excessive or abnormal growth or enlargement of any organ or tissue in the body, due to various causes such as hormonal imbalances, genetic factors, or other medical conditions.

Quotes
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  1. There has been a "plethora" of plays in recent years whose claim to modernity is based on indicated rather than felt emotion.

    - Arthur Miller,{it}Harper's{/it},March 1999

  2. The "plethora" of short-lived ceasefires in the Balkans and the Caucasus constitute proof that we are no longer in a world where the old rules of state warfare apply.

    - Robert D. Kaplan,{it}Atlantic{/it},February 1994

  3. … served at the long plank table in the banquet hut, amid a "plethora" of toasts to progress, amity, and the overthrow of imperialism—the meal passed in a blur.

    - John Updike,{it}Trust Me{/it},(1962) 1987

  4. In their view, there are the very few hard-pressed good guys losing the landscape to a "plethora" of bad guys.

    - Carol Bly,{it}Letters from the Country{/it},1981
Culture
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[{"term"=>"plethora in literature", "description"=>"The term plethora is often used in literature to describe an excessive or abundant presence of something. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway describes the party at Gatsby's mansion as a 'plethora of revelers'."}, {"term"=>"plethora in art", "description"=>"The term plethora is often used in art criticism to describe an excessive or abundant use of color, form, or other artistic elements. For example, in the painting 'The Feast of Venus' by Sandro Botticelli, the artist uses a plethora of colors and forms to depict the luxurious and abundant feast being enjoyed by the gods and goddesses."}]

How to Memorize "plethoric"

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    - To memorize the word 'plethoric', try visualizing the following image in your mind: Imagine a large, overstuffed suitcase, bulging at the seams and almost bursting open. This suitcase represents the concept of 'plethoric', which refers to an excessive or abundant presence or amount of something, just like the overstuffed suitcase is full to the brim with excess belongings.

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