richness
noun/ˈɹɪt͡ʃnəs/
Etymology Inherited from Middle English richenesse; by surface analysis, rich + -ness.
1
Usually The state or quality of being rich; wealthiness, wealth, riches.
2
Usually The state of having many examples or cases; abundance; profusion.
- By using the same classification system for all the dictionaries surveyed, it was possible to compare the lexical richness of each against the other.2012, James Lambert, “Beyond Hobson-Jobson: A new lexicography for Indian English”, in World Englishes, page 297:
- Describing us as multilingual emphasizes our achievements and that learning English adds to the richness of our identity.2021 December 18, Ching Ching Tan, “Spielberg’s West Side Story shows us the value of multilingualism”, in CNN:
4
Usually The result or product of being rich.
- Related terms
- enrichment, biodiversity