Abundance
/əˈbʌn.dəns/noun
A very large quantity of something.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the goddess of abundance, Abundantia, was often depicted with a cornucopia, symbolizing prosperity and wealth.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bʰuH-
“to be, to exist”
Latin
Latin
abundare
“to overflow, to be filled with”
Old French
Old French
abondance
“richness, fullness, prosperity”
Middle English
Middle English
abundance
“fullness, plenty, profusion”
Modern English
English
abundance
“a state of plentifulness or ample supply”