overexcitation
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/ˌoʊvərɪkˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/
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/ˌəʊvərɪkˌsaɪˈteɪʃən/
excessive excitement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overexcitation' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and the word 'excitation' from Latin 'excitare,' meaning 'to rouse or stir up.'
Historical Evolution
'excitation' changed from the Latin word 'excitare' and eventually became the modern English word 'excitation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rouse or stir up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of being excited.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of being excessively excited or stimulated.
The overexcitation of the crowd led to chaos.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41