/
əˈbʌnd(ə)ns/
n.
- a very large quantity of something.
▸the state of being plentiful or prosperous.
- the amount of something present in a particular area or sample.
- (in solo whist) a bid by which a player undertakes to make nine or more tricks.
Etymology
ME: from L. abundantia, from abundant-, abundare (see abound).