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abundant

/əˈbʌn.dənt/
a · bun · dant
Adverb:abundantly
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abundant Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Existing or available in large quantities; more than enough.

Example

"The region is known for its abundant natural resources and fertile farmland."

2

Having plenty of a specified thing; rich or well-supplied (usually followed by 'in').

Example

"The coastal waters are abundant in marine life, attracting researchers from around the world."

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• Rhymes for abundant

• Nearby Words

abu dhabi
abuja
abundance
abundant
abundantly
abusable
abuse

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French abundant, from Latin abundantem, the present participle of abundare ('to overflow'), formed from ab- ('off, away') and undare ('to rise in waves'), from unda ('a wave').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abundant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abundant
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