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Plentiful

/ˈplɛntɪfəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Existing in great quantity; abundant.

    "The garden was plentiful with fruits and vegetables during the summer."
  2. 2

    Characterized by a large amount or number.

    "There were plentiful opportunities for advancement in the company."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'plentiful' originates from the Middle English term 'plentif', derived from the Old French 'plentif', which in turn comes from the Latin 'plentus', meaning 'full'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe an abundance or large quantity of something.

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