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# abundant

adjective (abundant; more abundant, most abundant)

«abundant» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Existing in large amounts; more than enough. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/abundant/#m1)
2. Rich in something: abundant in fish. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/abundant/#m2)

### In the lessons

In science and geography, abundant resources are plentiful: oxygen is the most abundant element in Earth's crust. In stories, abundant food means a good harvest. In maths, an abundant number has divisors (not counting itself) that add up to more than the number, like 12 (1+2+3+4+6 = 16). Phrases: abundant supply, abundant in.

### Examples

- Fruit is abundant in summer. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/abundant/#x1)
- The rivers here are abundant in fish. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/abundant/#x2)
- Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/abundant/#x3)
- Rain was abundant this spring. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/abundant/#x4)
- 12 is an abundant number because 1+2+3+4+6 = 16, which is more than 12. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/abundant/#x5)
- Wildlife is abundant in the national park. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/abundant/#x6)
- A WALNUT TREE standing by the roadside bore an abundant crop of fruit. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/abundant/#x7)

### Note

Noun abundance; adverb abundantly. Opposite: scarce. Spelling: -ant, not -ent. In maths, compare abundant numbers with perfect numbers (6: 1+2+3 = 6) and deficient numbers (8: 1+2+4 = 7).

## In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Tradition counts "abundant in goodness and truth" among the thirteen attributes of God's mercy, which are recited on fast days and the High Holy Days. In the primary lessons: In science and geography, abundant resources are plentiful: oxygen is the most abundant element in Earth's crust. In stories, abundant food means a good harvest. In maths, an abundant number has divisors (not counting itself) that add up to more than the number, like 12 (1+2+3+4+6 = 16). Phrases: abundant supply, abundant in.

### Examples

- And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed: 'The LORD, the LORD, God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth; (Torah EXO.34.6, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/abundant/#x1)
- Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him according to His abundant greatness. (Writings PSA.150.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/abundant/#x2)
- O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, the measure of thy covetousness. (Prophets JER.51.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/abundant/#x3)
- 'Come ye, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to-morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.' (Prophets ISA.56.12, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/abundant/#x4)

### Note

Noun abundance; adverb abundantly. Opposite: scarce. Spelling: -ant, not -ent. In maths, compare abundant numbers with perfect numbers (6: 1+2+3 = 6) and deficient numbers (8: 1+2+4 = 7).

## On Mova

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