Definition

A large amount of something; a state of having plenty or abundance.

Example

The garden was filled with the plenteousness of fruits and vegetables during the harvest season.

Conversation

Have you noticed the plenteousness of fruits in the market lately?

Yeah, it's amazing! I love this time of year.

I bought so many apples and oranges yesterday.

That's great! We should make a fruit salad together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plenteousness → It is formed from "plenteous" (from Old French *plenteus*, meaning abundant) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "plenteousness" refers to the state of being abundant or plentiful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'plenteous' meaning abundant, and remember that '-ness' indicates a state or quality. So, plenteousness is the quality of being abundant.

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