English Explanatory Dictionary

richness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or quality of being rich; wealthiness, wealth, riches.
  2. The state of having many examples or cases; abundance; profusion.
  3. The number of types in a community.
  4. The result or product of being rich.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪt͡ʃnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-richness.wav

Word forms

richness richnesses

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English richenesse; by surface analysis, rich + -ness.

Related words

enrichment biodiversity
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