overcorrected
|o-ver-cor-rect-ed|
B2
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/ˌoʊvərkəˈrɛktɪd/
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/ˌəʊvəkəˈrɛktɪd/
(overcorrect)
excessive correction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overcorrect' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'correct' meaning 'to make right'.
Historical Evolution
'overcorrect' evolved from the combination of 'over-' and 'correct' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to correct excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to correct something excessively or more than necessary, often leading to a new problem.
He overcorrected his steering and ended up in the opposite lane.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 17:25