Ways to say it
| Latin | IPA |
|---|---|
| abundans | |
| amplus | [ˈam.pɫʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈam.plus] (narrow) |
| largus | [ˈɫar.ɡʊs] (Classical Latin, narrow) [ˈlar.ɡus] (narrow) |
The words are used to describe something that is fully sufficient or plentiful. Depending on the specific nuance of abundance you wish to convey, whether it is an overflowing quantity, a large physical size or a sense of generosity, you will choose a different form.
What does it mean word for word?
The form abundans is a present participle, which literally means 'abounding' or 'overflowing'.
Which one should you use?
Abundans emphasizes an overflowing or excessive quantity. In contrast, amplus is used to emphasize physical size, scope, greatness or importance rather than just quantity. Largus is used when describing abundance with a connotation of being generous or liberal in giving, rather than a strictly mathematical amount.
How does it change in a sentence?
Abundans is a third-declension adjective. Its genitive singular form is abundantis. The dative or ablative singular form is abundanti.
Did you know?
- The word largus may be an ancient relative of the Latin word lāridum, meaning 'bacon', suggesting that the original Roman idea of abundance was linked to fat and grease.
Examples in context
- Exercitus copiosus multa dona eripuit.The plentiful army seized many gifts.
- Opibus affluentes nobiliores erant.Those abundant in resources were nobler.
- Habeo amicos copiosos.I have abundant friends.
- Mensa perplena est deliciis.The table is abundant with delights.
- In horto fructus abundans est.In the garden, there is abundant fruit.
- Aqua abundans est in hoc rivo.The water is abundant in this stream.
Example conversation
Marcus and Julia are discussing the supplies for a feast.
- MarcusEstne vinum pro omnibus?Is there wine for everyone?
- JuliaIta, vinum abundans est.Yes, the wine is abundant.
- MarcusOptime, panem quoque habemus.Great, we have bread too.
- JuliaOmnia sunt parata.Everything is ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abundant” translations and entries abundans, amplus, largus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abundans, amplus, largus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
