overmanned
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/ˌoʊvərˈmænd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈmænd/
(overman)
excessive staffing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overmanned' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and the word 'man' meaning 'to staff or supply with people'.
Historical Evolution
'overman' transformed into 'overmanned' to describe a state of having too many people.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to have more men than needed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having more personnel than necessary'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having more personnel than necessary.
The project was overmanned, leading to inefficiencies.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 14:57