overproduced
|o-ver-pro-duced|
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/ˌoʊvərprəˈduːst/
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/ˌəʊvəprəˈdjuːst/
(overproduce)
excessive production
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overproduce' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the root 'produce' from Latin 'producere,' meaning 'to bring forth.'
Historical Evolution
'producere' transformed into the French word 'produire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'produce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring forth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create or manufacture.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to produce more of something than is needed or can be sold.
The factory overproduced cars last year, leading to a surplus.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 16:56