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English
Etymology
From super- + abundance.
Noun
superabundance (usually uncountable, plural superabundances)
- An extreme abundance; abundance to a vast degree that seems almost excessive.
We have not merely an abundance, but a superabundance of enemies at this time; they will need to stand in line to disagree with us.
1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “Much Change in a Little Time”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. , volume I, London: Henry Colburn, , →OCLC, page 74:Perhaps very young girls, who do not know what to do with a superabundance of affection, run up a kind of romantic liking for each other; but it never lasts—one good-looking young man would break up all the female friendships that ever were formed.
1904, Bernarr Macfadden, “Preface”, in Building of Vital Power: Deep Breathing and a Complete System for Strengthening the Heart, Lungs, Stomach and All the Great Vital Organs, New York City: Physical Culture Publishing Company, page 3:My friends, do you realize the meaning of VITAL POWER? Have you ever experienced that superabundance of health which breeds an intense satisfaction with life and all living things?
1977 December 17, “F and S in New Hampshire (personal advertisement)”, in Gay Community News, volume 5, number 24, page 14:Long silence not result of lack of interest. Lots of sickness, moving, superabundance of work, etc.