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Profusion is the state of being in abundance or having a large, lavish supply.

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An example of a profusion is having seven luxury cars for two drivers.

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See profusion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a pouring forth with great liberality or wastefulness
great liberality or wastefulness
rich or lavish supply; abundance

Origin: Fr < L profusio < profusus: see profuse

See profusion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The state of being profuse; abundance.
Lavish or unrestrained expense; extravagance.
A profuse outpouring or quantity: “A profusion of chiles—mild Anaheim to hot jalapeño—perks up everything” (Gene Bourg).

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