wealth
wealth
noun \ˈwelth also ˈweltth\Definition of WEALTH
2
: abundance of valuable material possessions or resources
3
: abundant supply : profusion
4
a : all property that has a money value or an exchangeable value b : all material objects that have economic utility; especially : the stock of useful goods having economic value in existence at any one time <national wealth>
Examples of WEALTH
- a nation that has acquired great wealth
- someone whose sole goal is the accumulation of wealth
- Her personal wealth is estimated to be around $10 billion.
- What percentage of the national wealth is spent on health care?
- I was impressed by the wealth of choices.
- Libraries offer a wealth of information.
Origin of WEALTH
Middle English welthe, from wele weal
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to WEALTH
Related Words: belongings, chattels, effects, holdings, paraphernalia, possessions, things; bankroll, deep pockets, finances, funds, money, wallet; abundance, affluence, prosperity, success; treasure, valuables; accession, acquisition, personal property, personalty, property; nest egg, reserve, resources, savings, treasury
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