overstimulated
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/ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/
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/ˌəʊvəˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/
(overstimulate)
excessive sensory input
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overstimulate' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'stimulate' from Latin 'stimulare', meaning 'to goad or rouse'.
Historical Evolution
'stimulate' changed from the Latin word 'stimulare' and eventually became the modern English word 'stimulate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rouse or provoke', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to excite or arouse to an excessive degree'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been stimulated to an excessive degree.
The child was overstimulated by the loud music and bright lights.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 21:51