overrating
|o-ver-rat-ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈreɪtɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈreɪtɪŋ/
(overrate)
excessive valuation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overrate' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the root 'rate' meaning 'to assess or evaluate'.
Historical Evolution
'overrate' changed from the Middle English word 'overraten' and eventually became the modern English word 'overrate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assess something too highly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'overrate'.
Many critics are overrating the movie.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45