ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Plenitude

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Plenitude is a noun meaning Fullness; completeness.

Meaning

Fullness; completeness.

More Meanings

  1. (heraldry and older astronomy) Fullness (of the moon).
  2. An abundance; a full supply.
  3. (philosophy) The metaphysical idea that the universe contains everything that is possible.

Example Sentences

Mankind's old greatness was created in scarcity. But what may we expect from plenitude?
Louis ignored him, recalling the parlements to the plenitude of their powers on 23 September.
The idea that the love of Philimore had abated, when hers for him seemed in its plenitude, was a most severe aggravation of her misfortune.

Word Forms

Synonyms for plenitude

Depending on context, synonyms include plenty, plentitude, plentifulness, plenteousness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include plentitude, plentifulness, plenteousness, plenty, abundance, overplenitude.

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