Plethora
noun
A large amount of something, more than what you need or can handle.
There is a plethora of books in the library.
Often appears as...
- plethora of opportunities
- plethora of information
noun
In medical context, a too much amount of a substance in the body.
He was diagnosed with plethoric disorders due to the plethora of red blood cells.
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Technical
Technical
noun
In ancient Greek medicine, it refers to the excess of one or more of the four bodily humors (blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile) which were believed to control health.
In ancient Greece, a common belief was that epilepsy was caused by a plethora of the phlegmatic humor.
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Academic
Academic
noun
A large amount of something, more than what you need or can handle.
There is a plethora of books in the library.
Often appears as...
- plethora of opportunities
- plethora of information
noun
In medical context, a too much amount of a substance in the body.
He was diagnosed with plethoric disorders due to the plethora of red blood cells.
Usage tips
Technical
Technical
noun
In ancient Greek medicine, it refers to the excess of one or more of the four bodily humors (blood, phlegm, black bile and yellow bile) which were believed to control health.
In ancient Greece, a common belief was that epilepsy was caused by a plethora of the phlegmatic humor.
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Academic
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Often Exaggerated
Used to emphasize a great amount, sometimes more than reality.
He has a plethora of excuses for being late.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
'Plethora' isn't always literal; it can be used figuratively.
She received a plethora of compliments on her performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Potential Overwhelm
Implies that the amount is so large it's difficult to manage.
The plethora of rules can be daunting for new players.
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American Producer
I think when you start analyzing trends and start making shows for a particular audience, you are making a fatal move. I think that's why people are doing too many revivals, that's why there's a plethora of rock musicals. There's room for everything, but not room for too much of anything.
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Hilary Benn
British Politician
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Indian Actor
Every human being has a plethora of emotions. As an actor, we are lucky to take them out and portray onscreen. But in normal life you can't do that. That is the charm of leading an actor's life.
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Nicholas Galitzine
English Actor
I've been very lucky to play a plethora of different characters, and have had to experiment with a lot of styles that aren't typically what I wear and have been influenced through that.
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Harry Knowles
American Critic
I grew up with Forrest J. Ackerman's 'Famous Monsters of Filmland' along with a plethora of movie tomes and wanted to write about film with a sense of personality, passion, and humor.
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Chris Kilham
American Businessman
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David Blunkett
British Politician
I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again.
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Mariette Hartley
American Actress
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It's the FSA and its plethora of EU bodies that's failed.
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Nathan Fillion
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I'm a plethora of stolen jokes and kitschy references.
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