overheated
|o-ver-heat-ed|
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/ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈhiːtɪd/
(overheat)
excessive heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overheat' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the root 'heat' meaning 'to make hot'.
Historical Evolution
'overheat' changed from the Old English word 'hǣtan' meaning 'to heat' and eventually became the modern English word 'overheat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make excessively hot', 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 'overheat'.
The laptop overheated after running for hours.
Adjective 1
having become excessively hot.
The engine became overheated during the long drive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45