overabundance

[oh-ver-uh-buhn-duhns]

noun

1. an excessive amount or abundance; surfeit.

   an overabundance of sugar in the diet.

   Synonyms: profusion, glut, plethora, surplus, excess

overabundance

/ ˌəʊvərəˈbʌndəns /

noun

1. a supply or amount that is greater than required

   an overabundance of milk

Other Word Forms

• overabundant adjective
• overabundantly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of overabundance¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; over-, abundance

Example Sentences

Childhood - The first period is when the brain is rapidly increasing in size but also thinning out the overabundance of connections between brain cells, called synapses, created at the start of life.

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Daily nourishment can be uncomplicated; reverent eating doesn’t need to mean overabundance.

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At the moment, the club has a potential overabundance of left-handed relievers.

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“Bachelor” viewer Tabron said the absence of discussions about race might be based on an overabundance of caution due to the numerous mistakes during James’ season.

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I’m told they’re “fixin’ to get tired” of what they perceive is an overabundance of scrutiny of a man they also believe was sent by God.

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Related Words

• plethora