plethora
noun
An excess or overabundance of something; a large or excessive amount.
Etymology
From Greek plethora meaning "fullness," from plethein (to be full). Originally a medical term for excess blood.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The internet offers a plethora of information on any topic."
- 2.
"The store displayed a plethora of holiday decorations."
- 3.
"A plethora of options sometimes makes decision-making harder."
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Fun Fact
Plethora originally meant an excess of blood or bodily fluids in ancient medicine. Bloodletting was the common cure for this "condition." The figurative sense of general excess emerged in the 16th century.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (P, L, E, T, H, O, R, A)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "PL" at the start of words.
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