The forest was abundant with wildlife, providing a rich habitat for many species.
synonyms
plentifulampleprofuse
word origin — from Middle French 'abondant', from Latin 'abundans', present participle of 'abundare', meaning 'to overflow'.
abundant, temporary, mistaken, compelling, autonomous: meanings and examples
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abundant · adjective/əˈbʌndənt/
existing in large quantities plentiful
The forest was abundant with wildlife, providing a rich habitat for many species.
Synonyms: plentiful, ample, profuse
Origin: from Middle French 'abondant', from Latin 'abundans', present participle of 'abundare', meaning 'to overflow'.
temporary · adjective/ˈtɛm.pəˌrɛr.i/
lasting for a limited time
The company hired her for a temporary position while they searched for a permanent employee.
Synonyms: provisional, short-term, brief
Origin: from Latin 'temporarius' meaning 'of time, temporary', from 'tempus' meaning 'time'
mistaken · adjective/mɪsˈteɪ.kən/
believing something to be true that is not
She was mistaken in her belief that the meeting started at noon instead of 1 PM.
Synonyms: erroneous, incorrect, misguided
Origin: The word 'mistaken' comes from the Middle English 'mistaken', which is a combination of 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and 'taken', the past participle of 'take'.
compelling · adjective/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/
evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way
The documentary presented a compelling argument for environmental conservation, captivating the audience with its powerful visuals and statistics.
Synonyms: engaging, intriguing, fascinating
Origin: from Middle English 'compellen', from Latin 'compellere', meaning 'to drive together, urge on'.
autonomous · adjective/ɔˈtɑnəməs/
able to operate independently or without external control
The autonomous vehicle navigated the complex city streets without any human intervention.
Synonyms: independent, self-governing, sovereign
Origin: from Greek 'autonómos', meaning 'having its own laws' ('auto-' meaning self and 'nómos' meaning law)