Superabundance

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /suːpərəˈbʌndəns/

Definitions of superabundance

noun an excessively large amount or quantity

Example Sentences

A1 There was a superabundance of food at the party.

A2 The supermarket had a superabundance of fresh fruits and vegetables.

B1 The city experienced a superabundance of tourists during the holiday season.

B2 The company faced a superabundance of orders after launching their new product.

C1 The artist's studio was filled with a superabundance of supplies and materials.

C2 The library had a superabundance of rare books and manuscripts in its collection.

Examples of superabundance in a Sentence

formal The superabundance of data available can be overwhelming for researchers.

informal There's a superabundance of food at the buffet, so make sure you come hungry!

slang I can't believe the superabundance of likes I got on my latest Instagram post!

figurative Her kindness was like a superabundance of sunshine on a rainy day.

Grammatical Forms of superabundance

plural

superabundances

comparative

more superabundant

superlative

most superabundant

present tense

superabounds

future tense

will superabound

perfect tense

has superabounded

continuous tense

is superabounding

singular

superabundance

positive degree

superabundant

infinitive

to superabound

gerund

superabounding

participle

superabounded

Origin and Evolution of superabundance

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'superabundance' originated from Latin, derived from the combination of 'super' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' and 'abundantia' meaning 'abundance'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'superabundance' has retained its original meaning of an excessive amount or surplus, and is commonly used in various contexts to describe an overwhelming abundance of something.