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Pronounced as Pruh + Few (emphasized) + Shun {Listen to it here}
Comes from Latin Profundere meaning to pour forth. It is based on the root fundere meaning to pour.
Does that root connect with Profound?
Profound comes from Latin root Profundus meaning bottom forward or downward and profound itself means deep.
Though the roots are almost the same, meanings are quite different or are they?
Situational Uses / Sentences:
- The valley had a profusion of flowers during spring.
- Its volcanic soil has produced a profusion of tomatoes, olives, walnuts, grapes, oranges, lemons and figs.
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