overpriced
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/ˌoʊvərˈpraɪst/
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/ˌəʊvəˈpraɪst/
(overprice)
excessive pricing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overpriced' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'price' meaning 'value or cost'.
Historical Evolution
'overprice' transformed into the adjective 'overpriced' to describe something that is priced excessively.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to set a price too high', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'costing more than reasonable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
costing more than what is considered reasonable or fair.
The shoes were nice, but they were overpriced.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39