overconsumption
|o-ver-con-sump-tion|
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/ˌoʊvərkənˈsʌmpʃən/
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/ˌəʊvəkənˈsʌmpʃən/
(overconsume)
excessive use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overconsumption' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and the word 'consumption' from Latin 'consumptio', meaning 'a using up'.
Historical Evolution
'consumptio' transformed into the Old French word 'consomption', and eventually became the modern English word 'consumption'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a using up', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive use'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action or fact of consuming something to excess.
Overconsumption of resources can lead to environmental degradation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41