superabound

verb

su·per·abound ˌsü-pər-ə-ˈbau̇nd

superabounded; superabounding; superabounds

intransitive verb

: to abound or prevail in greater measure or to excess

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin superabundare, from Latin super- + abundare to abound

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superabound was in the 14th century

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“Superabound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superabound. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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