overanalyze
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/ˌoʊvərˈænəˌlaɪz/
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/ˌəʊvərˈænəlaɪz/
excessive analysis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overanalyze' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'analyze' from Greek 'analusis' meaning 'a breaking up'.
Historical Evolution
'analyze' transformed from the Greek word 'analusis' and eventually became the modern English word 'analyze'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'analyze' meant 'to break up into parts for examination', and 'overanalyze' evolved to mean 'to do so excessively'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to analyze something in excessive detail, often leading to unnecessary complexity or confusion.
She tends to overanalyze every decision she makes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39