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profusion Definition

pro·fu·sion (prō fyo̵̅o̅z̸hən, prə-)

noun

  1. a pouring forth with great liberality or wastefulness
  2. great liberality or wastefulness
  3. rich or lavish supply; abundance

Etymology: Fr < L profusio < profusus: see profuse

profusion Synonyms

profusion

n.

profusion Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • flower: A profusion of rich pink flowers cover the plant in summer.
  • wildlife: It is rated one of the top game reserves in the world with a unique profusion of wildlife.
  • color: Marshland vegetation by late spring presents a profusion of color to the eye.
  • plant: The profusion of plants argues for a profusion of burning regimes.
  • tree: The homestead was set in the midst of a profusion of banana trees.
  • fish: One of my abiding memories is the profusion of juvenile fish here.

Converse of subject

surround: Here, on a much smaller scale, you are surrounded by an even greater profusion of commemorative stonework.

Converse of object

  • produce: Its volcanic soil has produced a profusion of tomatoes, olives, walnuts, grapes, oranges, lemons and figs.
  • see: The last decade has seen a profusion of stylish streetcars sweeping into view.
  • have: Both wrecks have an absolute profusion of life around them, which make them a very enjoyable dive.
  • contain: It has been recently new roofed, and the east window contains a profusion of old stained glass.
  • provide: Now the Internet provides this profusion, which is not without dangers.
  • bewilder: This coverage can provide the reader with at least one systematic approach to the sometimes bewildering profusion of ideas under the umbrella of Buddhism.

Adjective modifier

  • rich: For three miles together, there is the richest profusion of scenery.
  • wild: Here all my most favorite flowers grow in wild profusion.
  • great: The square is, however, seen in great profusion in STM images ( Owen et al.
  • such: Nowhere in Britain do snowdrops grow in such profusion.
  • sheer: At first the sheer profusion of growth is bewildering, like entering a wild wood.
  • veritable: Instead of a shortage of available properties, we now have a veritable profusion of available homes.

Preposition: throughout

summer: It produces large exotic, sweetly scented mauve flowers up to 4.5 ins ( 11cm ) across in great profusion throughout the summer.