plethora
UK: ˈplɛθərə | US: ˈplɛθərə
n. an excessive amount of something; an overabundance
n. (historical) a bodily condition characterized by an excess of blood (obsolete medical usage)
plethora = pleth<full> + ora<noun suffix>
- pleth (from Greek plēthōrē, meaning "fullness" or "overabundance")
- ora (a noun-forming suffix in Greek, often indicating a state or condition)
Etymology Origin:
The word "plethora" traces back to the Greek plēthōrē, which originally referred to a medical condition of excess blood in the body (a concept in ancient humoral theory). Over time, it evolved metaphorically in English to describe any excessive quantity or overabundance, shedding its strictly medical connotation. The morpheme pleth- retains its core idea of "fullness," while -ora marks it as a noun denoting a state.
The market offers a plethora of choices for organic food lovers.
His report contained a plethora of unnecessary details.
Modern technology provides us with a plethora of communication tools.
The library has a plethora of resources for researchers.
She faced a plethora of challenges when starting her business.