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- Dictionaryprofusion/prəˈfjuːʒn/
noun
- 1. an abundance or large quantity of something: "a rich profusion of flowers"
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an extremely large amount of something: I was remarking on the recent profusion of books and articles on the matter. She'd never seen flowers so beautiful and in such profusion. Synonyms. cornucopia formal. richness. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Masses and large amounts of things. accumulation. any number of things idiom. armload.
1. : lavish expenditure : extravagance. 2. : the quality or state of being profuse. 3. : great quantity : lavish display or supply. snow falling in profusion. Did you know? A profusion is literally a "pouring forth", so a profusion of gifts is a wealth or abundance of gifts. A profusely illustrated book is filled to overflowing with pictures.
The noun profusion comes from a Latin word profusionem, meaning "a pouring out." So you can think of profusion as an outpouring of something — an overflow or cornucopia of it. An area known for wine making should have a profusion of grapes growing along the hillsides.
Profusion definition: abundance; abundant quantity.. See examples of PROFUSION used in a sentence.
an extremely large amount of something: I was remarking on the recent profusion of books and articles on the matter. She'd never seen flowers so beautiful and in such profusion. Synonyms. cornucopia formal. richness. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Masses and large amounts of things. accumulation. any number of things idiom. armload.
Definition of profusion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define profusion. profusion synonyms, profusion pronunciation, profusion translation, English dictionary definition of profusion. n. 1. The state of being profuse; abundance. 2. Lavish or unrestrained expense; extravagance. 3. A profuse outpouring or quantity: "A profusion of...
If there is a profusion of something or if it occurs in profusion, there is a very large quantity or variety of it. [formal] The Dart is a delightful river with a profusion of wild flowers along its banks. [ + of] Olive groves, grapes, and citrus fruits grow in profusion.
PROFUSION meaning: an extremely large amount of something: . Learn more.
profusion meaning, definition, what is profusion: a very large amount of something: Learn more.
