overemphasize
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/ˌoʊvərˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/
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/ˌəʊvərˈɛmfəsaɪz/
excessive emphasis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overemphasize' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'emphasize' from Greek 'emphainein' meaning 'to show or display'.
Historical Evolution
'emphainein' transformed into the English word 'emphasize', and with the addition of 'over-', it became 'overemphasize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to show or display excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to place too much emphasis on something.
The media tends to overemphasize negative news.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45