English word abundant comes from Old French abondant
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abondant | Old French (fro) | |
| abundant | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| aboundant | Middle English (enm) | |
| abundant | English (eng) | (mathematics) Being an abundant number, i.e. less than the sum of all of its divisors except itself. [First attested in the mid 16th century.]. Fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]. Richly supplied; wealthy; possessing in great quantity. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]. |