overrewarded
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/ˌoʊvərɪˈwɔrdɪd/
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/ˌəʊvərɪˈwɔːdɪd/
(overreward)
excessive reward
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overreward' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'reward' from Old French 'reguard' meaning 'regard, recompense'.
Historical Evolution
'overreward' evolved from the combination of 'over-' and 'reward', which was used in Middle English as 'rewarden'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give a reward', but over time it evolved to mean 'to give more reward than necessary'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to give someone more reward than is deserved or necessary.
The company overrewarded its employees for their efforts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42