Plenary (Adj): complete, full.
This word is derived form the Latin root “plenus” which means “full”.
Contextual example:
After receiving plenary power to rule the country, predictably the dictator started to use it in his favor.
Antonyms: partial
Replenish (V): fill up again.
This word can be split as “re” which means “again” and “plenir” which is derived form the root “plenus”. “plenir” means “to fill”.
Contextual example:
To avoid stoppage in the manufacturing line we should replenish our stock of Mild steel plates.
Before leaving his camp he replenished his waterbottle, because the trek was going to be very long and potable water was scarce in that area.
Deplete (V): reduce, exhaust.
This word can be split as “de” (to do opposite of) + “plere” (full). Thus the meaning of the word develops as: to empty out, as inverse of filling is emptying.
Contextual example (reduce):
Because of the two accidental deaths, his near and dear ones were depleted to a few.
Contextual example (exhaust):
At the current high rate of consumption it is projected that petrol will be depleted in 85 years.
Antonyms: augment, increase
Plenitude (N): abundance, completeness.
This word comes from Latin root “plenitudo”, which in turn is derived from the root “plenus”.
Contextual example:
It was because of the plentitude of wealth and wisdom that India was invaded many times.
A quite rare word that I found related to the root “plenus”
Plenarium (N): A book or a manuscript containing a complete set of sacred writings
e.g. Gospels, Epistles. Some more familiar pleanirium’s: Vedas, Bhagwad geeta.
Contextual example:
For obtaining his degree in arts he had to study a complete plenarium.
Plenum (N): A space filled with matter at pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.
Contextual example:
The hovercraft was not able to achieve lift as the plenum chamber had many leaks. (A problem that we faced during our final year project)
To make your job of remembering the root “plenus” a tad easy, let me provide you with some easy to remember anchor words.
1) Plenty
2) Complete
Cognates, discussion, feedback are always welcome.
Regards,
V
This word is derived form the Latin root “plenus” which means “full”.
Contextual example:
After receiving plenary power to rule the country, predictably the dictator started to use it in his favor.
Antonyms: partial
Replenish (V): fill up again.
This word can be split as “re” which means “again” and “plenir” which is derived form the root “plenus”. “plenir” means “to fill”.
Contextual example:
To avoid stoppage in the manufacturing line we should replenish our stock of Mild steel plates.
Before leaving his camp he replenished his waterbottle, because the trek was going to be very long and potable water was scarce in that area.
Deplete (V): reduce, exhaust.
This word can be split as “de” (to do opposite of) + “plere” (full). Thus the meaning of the word develops as: to empty out, as inverse of filling is emptying.
Contextual example (reduce):
Because of the two accidental deaths, his near and dear ones were depleted to a few.
Contextual example (exhaust):
At the current high rate of consumption it is projected that petrol will be depleted in 85 years.
Antonyms: augment, increase
Plenitude (N): abundance, completeness.
This word comes from Latin root “plenitudo”, which in turn is derived from the root “plenus”.
Contextual example:
It was because of the plentitude of wealth and wisdom that India was invaded many times.
A quite rare word that I found related to the root “plenus”
Plenarium (N): A book or a manuscript containing a complete set of sacred writings
e.g. Gospels, Epistles. Some more familiar pleanirium’s: Vedas, Bhagwad geeta.
Contextual example:
For obtaining his degree in arts he had to study a complete plenarium.
Plenum (N): A space filled with matter at pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.
Contextual example:
The hovercraft was not able to achieve lift as the plenum chamber had many leaks. (A problem that we faced during our final year project)
To make your job of remembering the root “plenus” a tad easy, let me provide you with some easy to remember anchor words.
1) Plenty
2) Complete
Cognates, discussion, feedback are always welcome.
Regards,
V
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