overpressured
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/ˌoʊvərˈprɛʃərd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈprɛʃəd/
(overpressure)
excessive pressure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overpressured' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and 'pressure' from Latin 'pressura', meaning 'to press'.
Historical Evolution
'overpressure' evolved from the Latin word 'pressura' and was combined with the prefix 'over-' to form 'overpressured'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'subjected to excessive physical pressure', but it has evolved to include emotional or psychological pressure.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
subjected to excessive pressure.
The overpressured pipe burst under the strain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42