Plethora

As a Noun

1. A large or excessive amount of something.
2. (Medical, archaic) An excess of bodily fluid, especially blood.

As Other Form

• Plethoric (Adjective, Rare): Excessive or overfilled.

Word History

The word plethora comes from the Greek plēthōra, meaning “fullness,” derived from plēthein (to be full). It was originally used in a medical sense to describe an excess of bodily fluids but later evolved to mean an overabundance of anything.

Examples

1. The store offers a plethora of options for shoes.
2. She received a plethora of compliments on her performance.
3. The internet provides a plethora of information on any topic.

Synonyms

Abundance, excess, surplus, overabundance, profusion

Related Words

Overflow, plenty, myriad, bounty

Antonyms

Scarcity, shortage, lack, deficiency