overstocked
|o/ver/stocked|
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/ˌoʊvərˈstɑːkt/
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/ˌəʊvəˈstɒkt/
(overstock)
excess inventory
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overstock' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'stock' meaning 'supply of goods'.
Historical Evolution
'Overstock' evolved from the Old English word 'stocc' meaning 'tree trunk' or 'log', which later came to mean 'supply'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to an excessive supply of goods, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having more stock than is necessary or desirable.
The warehouse is overstocked with unsold goods.
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Last updated: 2025/02/01 05:51