abundance
abundance
Definition
abun·dance (ə bun′dəns)
noun
- a great supply; more than sufficient quantity
- great plenty; wealth
Etymology: ME aboundaunce < OFr abondaunce < L abundantia < prp. of abundare: see abound
abundance
Synonyms
abundance
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- boast: An English garden with overflowing herbaceous borders adjoins the pub and boasts an abundance of outdoor seating.
- estimate: We assessed the accuracy of our methodology by estimating local abundance by direct observation.
- yield: Nature's harvest yields an abundance of evocative scents to woo our senses.
- possess: He also possesses an abundance of neat turns and flicks.
Converse of subject
- characterize: Day 8: a fine route dotted with picturesque mountain lakes and often characterized by an abundance of mountain flora and fauna.
Adjective modifier
- elemental: Throughout most of a core the fractional ionization depends on the fractional elemental abundances of sulfur and metals such as Na and Mg.
- relative: Relative abundance of helium to hydrogen is about 11 percent by volume.
- fractional: Throughout most of a core the fractional ionization depends on the fractional elemental abundances of sulfur and metals such as Na and Mg.
- sheer: The setting and sheer abundance of game conspire to provide an unforgettable wildlife experience.
- observed: The microbiological system is closed by mesozooplankton grazing pressures taken from observed zooplankton abundance.
Modifies a noun
- estimation: In addition to having conventional stratified abundance estimation capability, DESS allows estimation by by smaller areas within and across strata.
Noun used with modifier
- zooplankton: The microbiological system is closed by mesozooplankton grazing pressures taken from observed zooplankton abundance.
- plankton: Figure 2. Atmospheric carbon dioxide mirrors plankton abundance over much shorter timescale of hours in the Atlantic.
- species: Importance of geographical location and local habitat features for species abundance: analyzes using Breeding Bird Survey data.
Preposition: of
- wildlife: There are many walks from the farm where you can see an abundance of wildlife.
- plankton: It is influenced by rainfall, sewage discharge, wind speed, disturbance by boats and abundance of plankton in the water column.
- zooplankton: However, under the cover of darkness, they race to the surface to feast on the abundance of zooplankton that live there.
- flora: St. Kitts has lush rain forests, an extinct volcano to climb and an abundance of exotic flora and fauna.
- isotope: Are the relative abundances of the isotopes of each element characteristic only for the earth?
- taxon: There are slight changes in the composition and abundance of invertebrate taxa from the type-specific communities.
abundance Quotes
For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
There is a sound of abundance of rain.
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