English Explanatory Dictionary

profusion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. abundance; the state of being profuse; a cornucopia
  2. lavish or imprudent expenditure; prodigality or extravagance

Pronunciation

/pɹoʊˈfjuʒən/ /pɹəˈfjuʒən/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈfjuːʒən/ en-us-profusion.ogg

Word forms

profusion profusions

Etymology

From Middle French profusion, from Late Latin profusio.

Derived words

hypoprofusion
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