overfilling
|o-ver-fill-ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈfɪlɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈfɪlɪŋ/
(overfill)
excessively filled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overfill' originates from Old English, specifically the prefix 'ofer-' meaning 'beyond' and the verb 'fyllan' meaning 'to fill'.
Historical Evolution
'oferfyllan' transformed into the Middle English word 'overfillen', and eventually became the modern English word 'overfill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill beyond capacity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of filling something beyond its capacity.
The cup was overfilling with water.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45