overeating
|o-ver-eat-ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈiːtɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈriːtɪŋ/
(overeat)
excessive consumption
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overeating' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'eating' from Old English 'etan' meaning 'to consume food'.
Historical Evolution
'overeat' changed from the Old English word 'etan' and eventually became the modern English word 'overeat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to consume food excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45