overabundance

[ oh-ver-uh-buhn-duhns ]

/ ˈoʊ vər əˈbʌn dəns /

an excessive amount or abundance; surfeit: an overabundance of sugar in the diet.

Origin of overabundance

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at over-, abundance

excess, surplus, plethora, glut, profusion.

o·ver·a·bun·dant, adjective o·ver·a·bun·dant·ly, adverb

Another novel with an overabundance of periods and a dismissive attitude toward commas.

Nicholson Baker, Katie Kitamura, and This Week’s Hot Reads: July 30, 2012 |Jimmy So |July 30, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
He looked and sounded presidential, save for the overabundance of hair product.

The Mitt and Rick Show |Michelle Cottle |September 8, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Very handsome she was, full-fleshed without a trace of plumpness, fun breasted without a hint of overabundance.

The Unwilling Vestal |Edward Lucas White
The doctrine of implied powers is expounded with all of his peculiar force and clearness, but with some overabundance of verbiage.

The Life of John Marshall (Volume 2 of 4) |Albert J. Beveridge

It is supposed, by some, to be caused by an insect, others suppose it to be caused by an overabundance of sap.

A Treatise on Domestic Economy |Catherine Esther Beecher
There is everywhere an overabundance of luxurious detail and rich carving.

Cathedrals of Spain |John A. (John Allyne) Gade
Simplicity, and pure line, were lost sight of when overabundance dulled the senses of the world.

Woman as Decoration |Emily Burbank

overabundance

/ (ˌəʊvərəˈbʌndəns) /

a supply or amount that is greater than required an overabundance of milk