overabundance
/ˌoʊvərˈæbəndəns/ · o-ver-ab-und-ance
noun
- An excess of what is needed or is appropriate. The charity was overwhelmed by the overabundance of donations, making it difficult to distribute them effectively.
- A state of having too much of something, often to the point of waste or inefficiency. The company's overabundance of inventory led to a significant loss in revenue due to storage and disposal costs.
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Did you know? The concept of overabundance has been a recurring theme in literature and art, often symbolizing the dangers of excess and the importance of moderation.