overprovide
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/ˌoʊvərprəˈvaɪd/
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/ˌəʊvəprəˈvaɪd/
excessive provision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overprovide' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'provide' meaning 'to supply or make available'.
Historical Evolution
'provide' comes from the Latin word 'providere', which means 'to foresee, provide for'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'provide' meant 'to foresee or prepare for', but over time it evolved to mean 'to supply or make available'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to provide more than is necessary or required.
The school tends to overprovide resources for each student.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 20:40