abounder
|a-bound-er|
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/əˈbaʊndər/
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/əˈbaʊndə/
(abound)
exist in large numbers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abounder' originates from the verb 'abound', which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'abundare', where 'ab-' meant 'from' and 'unda' meant 'wave'.
Historical Evolution
'abundare' transformed into the Old French word 'abonder', and eventually became the modern English word 'abound'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to overflow or be plentiful', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/05 06:21
