Overabundant

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    excessively abundant.

    "Algae are a natural part of the ecosystem, but when they are overabundant the compounds they release can accumulate to levels harmful to wildlife and people, the California Water Quality Monitoring Council says."

Adjective
  1. 1
    excessively abundant wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
abundantlavishoverbounteousovercopiousoverexuberantoverflowing

Example

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"In parts of the states of Victoria and South Australia marsupial numbers are considered to be overabundant."

Etymology

From Middle English overaboundaunt, equivalent to over- + abundant.

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