单词 | superabounding |
释义 | superaboundingn. Now rare. The action of superabound v.; the fact or condition of superabounding. Also: an instance of this, a superabundance.Chiefly with allusion to Biblical usage (see superabound v. 2). ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > quantity > sufficient quantity, amount, or degree > excessive amount or degree > [noun] > superabundance > superabounding overabounding1587 superabounding1594 superfetation1641 1594 R. Carew tr. J. Huarte Exam. Mens Wits v. 65 How many differences of wits grow by means of the superabounding of each of these three qualities. 1655 Duchess of Newcastle Worlds Olio iii. iii. 215 Fortitude is an Overflow, or a Superabounding of Spirits, when Fear is a Scarcity or Contracting thereof. 1757 J. Edwards Doctr. Orig. Sin ii. iv. §1 That superabounding of grace. 1833 Biblical Repertory July 388 The superabounding of the blessings of the gospel over the evils of the fall. 1996 D. J. Moo Epist. Romans 349 This verse gives the meaning of the superabounding of grace in v. 20b. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). superaboundingadj. Originally Scottish. Now rare. 1. That superabounds; very abundant or plentiful; (also) overabundant.Frequently in theological contexts. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > quantity > sufficient quantity, amount, or degree > abundance > [adjective] > liberal or unstinted in quantity sparelessa1400 liberalc1405 ample1447 unstinted1480 superaboundinga1513 rich1561 handsome1577 free1635 unstraitened1665 unmeasured out1667 generous1720 usurious1780 stintless1844 showering1892 the world > relative properties > quantity > sufficient quantity, amount, or degree > excessive amount or degree > [adjective] > superabundant superabundantc1475 superaboundinga1513 riotous1573 exsuperant1596 exuberate1638 traboccant1651 exundanta1661 exuberant1664 a1513 J. Irland Meroure of Wyssdome (1965) II. 33 This precius deid of Jhesu and his merit..procedit of his..superhabundand cherite. a1600 T. Deloney Pleasant Hist. Iohn Winchcomb (1619) i. sig. Bjv Maidens ficklenesse proceedes of vaine fancies, but old womens iealousie of superabounding loue. 1782 W. Butter Treat. Infantile Remittent Fever ii. 37 Worms are Nature's remedy for destroying the superabounding morbid humours. 1884 J. Parker Apostolic Life II. 197 A superabounding religious spirit and activity. 1995 D. Donovan Preparing for Worship: Sundays & Feast Days, Cycle A vii. 135 The New Testament's emphasis on..the superabounding nature of Christ's grace. 2. In predicative use. Having an abundance, or overabundance, of something; greatly abounding in or with something. ΚΠ 1616 G. Goodman Fall of Man (new ed.) 22 Are there not monsters in nature, either defectiue or superabounding in parts? 1721 A. Welwood Meditations 138 The succeeding moments [of rapture] shall be more superabounding than the immediately preceding. 1840 Metrop. Mag. May 6 Hawkwood is superabounding with materials—so much so, that its abundance becomes a defect. 1883 American 7 20 Nor are we so superabounding in capital that [etc.]. 1920 Amer. Rev. of Reviews July 68/2 For the sportsmen, Maine is superabounding in allurements. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1594adj.a1513 |
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