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Definition of overabundance

overabundance

/ˌoʊvɚəˈbʌndəns/
o · ver · a · bun · dance
Adverb:overabundantly
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Plural:overabundances
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Adjective:overabundant
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overabundance Lexical Profile

overabundance Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An excessive quantity or supply of something; an amount that is more than is needed or desirable.

Example

"An overabundance of rain in the spring caused widespread flooding across the agricultural valley."

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• Nearby Words

over
over easy
overabstraction
overabundance
overabundant
overabundantly
overachieve

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 'over-' combined with 'abundance', which derives via Old French from the Latin 'abundantia', meaning an overflowing or fullness.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overabundance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overabundance
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