overfinance
|o/ver/fi/nance|
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/ˌoʊvərˈfaɪnæns/
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/ˌəʊvəˈfaɪnæns/
excessive funding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overfinance' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and the word 'finance' from Old French 'financer', meaning 'to pay a ransom'.
Historical Evolution
'overfinance' evolved from the combination of 'over-' and 'finance', which itself came from the Old French 'financer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide excessive financial resources', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to provide more financial resources than necessary or prudent.
The company was overfinanced, leading to inefficient use of resources.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 07:10