Profusion

Pronunciation: /prəˈfjuʒən/

Definitions of profusion

noun an abundance or large quantity of something

Example Sentences

A1 There was a profusion of flowers in the garden.

A2 The market was filled with a profusion of colorful fruits and vegetables.

B1 The profusion of information available online can be overwhelming.

B2 The profusion of options at the buffet left us spoiled for choice.

C1 The profusion of art galleries in the city made it a cultural hub.

C2 The profusion of talent in the music industry is both inspiring and intimidating.

Examples of profusion in a Sentence

formal The garden was filled with a profusion of colorful flowers.

informal There was a profusion of snacks at the party last night.

slang There's a profusion of cool stuff at that new store downtown.

figurative Her mind was a profusion of ideas and creativity.

Grammatical Forms of profusion

• plural: profusions
• comparative: more profuse
• superlative: most profuse
• present tense: profuses
• future tense: will profuse
• perfect tense: have profused
• continuous tense: is profusing
• singular: profusion
• positive degree: profuse
• infinitive: to profuse
• gerund: profusing
• participle: profused

Origin and Evolution of profusion

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'profusion' originated from the Latin word 'profusio' which means a pouring forth or lavish expenditure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'profusion' has retained its original meaning of abundance or a large quantity of something, but has also evolved to signify extravagance or excessiveness in a positive or negative context.