overexerted
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/ˌoʊvərɪɡˈzɜrtɪd/
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/ˌəʊvərɪɡˈzɜːtɪd/
(overexert)
excessive effort
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overexert' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'exert' meaning 'to apply force or effort'.
Historical Evolution
'overexert' was formed by combining the prefix 'over-' with the verb 'exert', which comes from the Latin 'exserere', meaning 'to thrust out'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to apply excessive force or effort', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'overexert'.
He overexerted himself during the marathon.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45