Overabundance Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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overabundance

[หŒoสŠvษ™rษ™หˆbสŒndษ™ns ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

in economics

An excessive amount of something, typically referring to an oversupply of goods or resources in relation to demand.

Synonyms

excess, glut, profusion, surplus.

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Word Description / Examples
overabundance

Use when describing too much of something in a way that it causes issues or is overwhelming.

  • The overabundance of sunny days led to a severe drought
  • Her garden had an overabundance of weeds
excess

Use when referring to more than what is necessary or usual, often implying waste or lack of restraint.

  • The excess sugar in his diet caused health problems
  • They paid an excess baggage fee at the airport
surplus

Use when referring to an amount that is more than what is needed, often in economic or financial contexts.

  • The company had a surplus of $2 million this year
  • The farmer sold his surplus produce at the market
glut

Use when there is a large surplus, often in relation to supply and demand, suggesting an oversupply that can depress prices.

  • There is a glut of unsold houses in the area
  • The market faced a glut of cheap electronics
profusion

Use when describing a large quantity of something, often in a positive or neutral sense.

  • She was amazed by the profusion of flowers in the garden
  • The artist used a profusion of colors in his painting

Examples of usage

  • The overabundance of cheap labor has led to a decrease in wages in the region.
  • The overabundance of oil in the market has caused prices to plummet.

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Origin of 'overabundance'

The word 'overabundance' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive and the word 'abundance' which comes from the Latin 'abundantia' meaning plenty or wealth. The term has been used in the English language to describe an excess of something since the late 16th century.