Superabundance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌsü-pər-ə-ˈbən-dənt/ su·per·abun·dant

Meaning & Definition of Superabundance

Superabundance (adjective)

  1. excessive

Superabundance (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs

    "a superabundance of donations flowed in after the family's plight was seen on national TV"

    similar: abundance, cornucopia, feast, plenitude, plentitude, plenty, plethora, wealth, embarrassment of riches
    related: adequacy, competence, competency, sufficiency, ampleness, amplitude, liberality, excess, overdose, overflow, overkill, oversupply, redundancy, superfluity, superfluousness, surfeit, surplus, copiousness, fecundity, fertility, fruitfulness, opulence, richness, lavishness, luxuriance
    opposite: deficiency, inadequacy, insufficiency, undersupply
    near: paucity, poverty, scarcity, barrenness, infertility, sterility

  2. the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed

    "a superabundance of applicants for a limited number of jobs"

    similar: bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superfluity, surfeit, surplus, surplusage
    related: abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency, overproduction, overstock
    opposite: deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply
    near: dearth, lack, scarcity, want

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Superabundance

The most common words with a similar meaning to Superabundance:

abundance, cornucopia, feast, plenitude, plentitude, plenty, plethora, wealth, bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plus, redundancy, superfluity, surfeit, surplus, surplusage, embarrassment of riches

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Superabundance

Words with the opposite meaning of Superabundance:

deficiency, inadequacy, insufficiency, undersupply, deficit

Related Words for Superabundance

adequacy, competence, competency, sufficiency, ampleness, amplitude, liberality, overdose, superfluousness, copiousness, fecundity, fertility, fruitfulness, opulence, richness, lavishness, luxuriance, bounty, profusion, overproduction, overstock

Near Antonyms of Superabundance

paucity, poverty, scarcity, barrenness, infertility, sterility, dearth, lack, want

Word Forms of Superabundance

Derived words: superabundance (noun), superabundantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Superabundance

Middle English, from Late Latin superabundant-, superabundans, from present participle of superabundare

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Superabundance

What does "Superabundance" mean?

"Superabundance" means excessive. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: excessive. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Superabundance"?

Other words for "Superabundance" include abundance, cornucopia, feast, plenitude, plentitude, plenty, plethora and wealth. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Superabundance" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Superabundance"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Superabundance". Common alternatives include abundance, cornucopia, feast, plenitude, plentitude, plenty, plethora, wealth, bellyful and excess.

What is the opposite of "Superabundance"?

Antonyms of "Superabundance" include deficiency, inadequacy, insufficiency, undersupply and deficit. Near antonyms include paucity, poverty, scarcity and barrenness.

How do you use "Superabundance" in a sentence?

Examples of "Superabundance" in a sentence: "a superabundance of donations flowed in after the family's plight was seen on national TV"; "a superabundance of applicants for a limited number of jobs".

Is "Superabundance" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Superabundance" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Superabundance"?

"Superabundance" is pronounced /ˌsü-pər-ə-ˈbən-dənt/ and divided into syllables as su·per·abun·dant.

What is the origin of the word "Superabundance"?

"Superabundance" comes from Middle English, from Late Latin superabundant-, superabundans, from present participle of superabundare. First known use: 15th century.