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- [oh-ver-uh-buhn-duh ns]
- /ˈoʊ vər əˈbʌn dəns/
- /ˈəʊvərəˈbʌndəns/
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- [oh-ver-uh-buhn-duh ns]
- /ˈoʊ vər əˈbʌn dəns/
Definitions of overabundance word
- noun overabundance an excessive amount or abundance; surfeit: an overabundance of sugar in the diet. 1
- noun overabundance An excess of that which is needed or is appropriate. 1
- noun overabundance excess 1
- noun overabundance a supply or amount that is greater than required 0
- noun overabundance more than an abundance; superfluity; excess 0
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Origin of overabundance
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at over-, abundance
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Parts of speech for Overabundance
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
overabundance popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
overabundance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overabundance
noun overabundance
- excess — An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
- surplus — something that remains above what is used or needed.
- glut — to feed or fill to satiety; sate: to glut the appetite.
- superfluity — the state of being superfluous.
- flood — a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.
Antonyms for overabundance
noun overabundance
- shortage — a deficiency in quantity: a shortage of cash.
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- necessity — something necessary or indispensable: food, shelter, and other necessities of life.
- need — a requirement, necessary duty, or obligation: There is no need for you to go there.
- want — to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.
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