oversized
|o/ver/sized|
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/ˈoʊvərˌsaɪzd/
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/ˈəʊvəˌsaɪzd/
(oversize)
larger than usual
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oversized' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the word 'size' meaning 'dimension or magnitude'.
Historical Evolution
'oversized' evolved from the combination of 'over-' and 'size' in English, maintaining its meaning of being larger than usual.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'excessively large in size', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45