overcomplicating
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/ˌoʊvərˈkɑːmplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
(overcomplicate)
excessive complexity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overcomplicate' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'complicate' from Latin 'complicare', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plicare' meant 'to fold'.
Historical Evolution
'complicare' transformed into the French word 'compliquer', and eventually became the modern English word 'complicate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fold together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make something more complex'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something more complicated than necessary.
He tends to overcomplicate simple tasks.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45