Exsuperance

/ɛkˈsuːpərəns/ noun

Definition

The state or quality of being more abundant or superior; an overflowing excess or superior excellence.

Etymology

From Latin ex- (out, beyond) + superare (to overcome or exceed) + -ance (noun suffix). The word describes something that exceeds normal bounds in quantity or quality.

Kelly Says

Medieval theologians used this to describe God's infinite perfection—something so far beyond human comprehension that regular words couldn't capture it, so they invented 'exsuperance' to try.

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