overanalyzed
|o-ver-an-a-lyzed|
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/ˌoʊvərˈænəˌlaɪzd/
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/ˌəʊvərˈænəlaɪzd/
(overanalyze)
excessive analysis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overanalyze' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'analyze' from Greek 'analusis', where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'lysis' meant 'loosening'.
Historical Evolution
'analyze' changed from the Greek word 'analusis' and eventually became the modern English word 'analyze'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to break down into components for understanding', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessively analyzing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to analyze something in excessive detail, often leading to unnecessary complexity or confusion.
She overanalyzed every detail of the conversation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45