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cornucopian

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌkɔːrnəˈkoʊpiən/

KK: /kɔrnəˈkoʊpiən/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that is very abundant or plentiful, often used to refer to a wide variety of items or resources.


Example

The cornucopian harvest provided enough food for the entire community.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the harvest festival last weekend?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was amazing! The food was so cornucopian.
Sloth A
I know, right? There was such a variety of dishes!
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really showcased the abundance of local produce.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
abundant
plentiful
copious
Antonyms
scarce
meager
insufficient
Root Explanation

Cornucopian → It is formed from "cornu" (meaning horn) and "copia" (meaning abundance). The term refers to the idea of a horn overflowing with an abundance of goods or resources, symbolizing plenty.

Memory Tip

Picture a horn ('cornu') that is overflowing with plenty ('copia') — that's why cornucopian means having an abundance.

Visually Confused Words
confucian
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