richness

== English == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle English richenesse; by surface analysis, rich +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɹɪt͡ʃnəs/ === Noun === richness (usually uncountable, plural richnesses) (uncountable) The state or quality of being rich; wealthiness, wealth, riches. (uncountable) The state of having many examples or cases; abundance; profusion. (ecology) The number of types in a community. (countable) The result or product of being rich. ==== Related terms ==== enrichment ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== (ecology): biodiversity