overpacking
|o-ver-pack-ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈpækɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈpækɪŋ/
(overpack)
excessive packing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overpack' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'pack' meaning 'to fill or load'.
Historical Evolution
'Overpack' evolved from the Old English word 'pacian', meaning 'to pack', combined with the prefix 'over-' to indicate excess.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pack excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of packing more items than necessary, often leading to excessive luggage or baggage.
She regretted overpacking for the weekend trip.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45