moreover
UK[mɔːrˈəʊvə(r)]US[mɔːrˈoʊvər]
adv
used to introduce a new point or statement that adds to or supports the previous one
Etymology
The word 'moreover' is a compound adverb formed in Middle English from the fusion of two common Old English words: 'more' (meaning 'greater' or 'additional') and 'over' (meaning 'above' or 'beyond'). This combination literally signified 'in addition to what has been said' or 'beyond that'. It functioned as a cohesive device to build an argument by layering information. Over time, its spelling standardized, and it became a fixed, unsegmentable lexical unit in Modern English, serving as a formal transitional adverb to introduce a reinforcing or cumulative point.
Analysis
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Examples
The plan is too risky and, moreover, far too expensive.
She is an excellent researcher; moreover, she is a gifted teacher.
The evidence is circumstantial. Moreover, the key witness has recanted their statement.