🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Überfluss

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈyːbɐˌflʊs/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Abundance/əˈbʌndəns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Region ist bekannt für ihren Reichtum und Überfluss an Naturressourcen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A very large quantity of something; a copious supply.

    "The valley was blessed with an abundance of fresh water and fertile soil."
  2. 2

    The state or condition of having a profusion of wealth or resources.

    "She grew up in an era of technological abundance and rapid connectivity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'abundance' originates from the Latin 'abundantia', which means 'overflowing' or 'plenty'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a sense of plentifulness that has persisted into modern usage.

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