profusion Definition
pro·fu·sion (prō fyo̵̅o̅′z̸hən, prə-)
noun
- a pouring forth with great liberality or wastefulness
- great liberality or wastefulness
- rich or lavish supply; abundance
Etymology: Fr < L profusio < profusus: see profuse
profusion Synonyms
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.
Browse dictionary entries near profusion
- ‹ profuseness
- ‹ profusely
- ‹ profuse
- ‹ profundity
- ‹ profoundly
- ‹ profound
- ‹ profluent
- ‹ profligate
- ‹ profitless
- ‹ profiterole
- prog ›
- progenitive ›
- progenitor ›
- progeny ›
- progeria ›
- progestational ›
- progesterone ›
- progestin ›
- proglottid ›
- prognathous ›

