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Definition of profusion

profusion

/prəˈfjuː.ʒən/
pro · fu · sion
Adverb:profusely
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Plural:profusions
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Adjective:profuse
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profusion Lexical Profile

profusion Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An abundance or excessively large quantity of something.

Example

"The botanical garden was filled with a profusion of colorful spring wildflowers."

2

Extravagant or lavish expenditure; prodigality.

Example

"The royal banquet was celebrated with a level of profusion that nearly bankrupted the treasury."

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• Rhymes for profusion

• Nearby Words

profundity
profuse
profusely
profusion
progenitor
progenitrix
progeny

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle French profusion, from Latin profusio ('a pouring out, lavishness'), derived from the verb profundere ('to pour forth'), from pro- ('forth') and fundere ('to pour').

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