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- [kawr-nuh-koh-pee-uh, -nyuh-]
- /ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ə, -nyə-/
- /ˌkɔː.njʊˈkəʊ.pi.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-nuh-koh-pee-uh, -nyuh-]
- /ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ə, -nyə-/
Definitions of cornucopia word
- singular noun cornucopia A cornucopia of things is a large number of different things. 3
- noun cornucopia the horn of Amalthea, the goat that suckled Zeus 3
- noun cornucopia a representation of such a horn in painting, sculpture, etc, overflowing with fruit, vegetables, etc; horn of plenty 3
- noun cornucopia a great abundance; overflowing supply 3
- noun cornucopia a horn-shaped container 3
- noun cornucopia a horn of the goat that suckled Zeus: it becomes full of whatever its owner wants 3
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Origin of cornucopia
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Late Latin, equivalent to Latin cornū horn (see cornu) + cōpiae of plenty (genitive stem of cōpia); see copious
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Parts of speech for Cornucopia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cornucopia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cornucopia
noun cornucopia
- lavishness — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
- amplitude — In physics, the amplitude of a sound wave or electrical signal is its strength.
- superabundance — exceedingly or excessively abundant; more than sufficient; excessive.
- fullness — completely filled; containing all that can be held; filled to utmost capacity: a full cup.
- richness — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
Antonyms for cornucopia
noun cornucopia
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- poorness — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.
- scarcity — insufficiency or shortness of supply; dearth.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
- want — to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.
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