Plethora

Pronunciation: /ˈplɛθərə/

Definitions of plethora

noun a large or excessive amount of something

Example Sentences

A1 There is a plethora of colors in the rainbow.

A2 The garden had a plethora of flowers in bloom.

B1 The library offers a plethora of books for students to choose from.

B2 The conference featured a plethora of experts in the field.

C1 The museum has a plethora of artifacts from different time periods.

C2 The market offers a plethora of fresh produce for sale.

Examples of plethora in a Sentence

formal The research paper presented a plethora of evidence supporting the theory.

informal There are a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to restaurants in this area.

slang I have a plethora of snacks stashed in my room for late-night cravings.

figurative Her mind was a plethora of thoughts and ideas, constantly buzzing with creativity.

Grammatical Forms of plethora

• plural: plethoras
• comparative: more plethora
• superlative: most plethora
• present tense: has a plethora
• future tense: will have a plethora
• perfect tense: has had a plethora
• continuous tense: is having a plethora
• singular: plethora
• positive degree: plethora
• infinitive: to have a plethora
• gerund: having a plethora
• participle: having had a plethora

Origin and Evolution of plethora

First Known Use: 1541 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'plethora' originated from ancient Greek, where it was used to describe an excess or abundance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'plethora' has come to be used in English to describe an excessive amount or an overabundance of something, often in a negative connotation.