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

• over·a·bundant adjective
• over·a·bundant·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of overabundance¹

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

Example Sentences

“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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Salon

Given its overabundance of empty shock humor, the movie seems afraid to be about much of anything except its toy monkey’s prankish body count.

From Los Angeles Times

The fact that an overabundance of lubricant is more conspicuous than accounts by multiple women of Combs’ sexual and physical abuse only underlines the larger problem.

From Los Angeles Times

“We usually see an overabundance of caution,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• plethora