overstraining
|o/ver/strain/ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪnɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈstreɪnɪŋ/
(overstrain)
excessive stress
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overstrain' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'strain' meaning 'to stretch tightly'.
Historical Evolution
'overstrain' evolved from the Middle English word 'streinen', which meant 'to stretch tightly', combined with the prefix 'over-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch something too tightly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exerting beyond a safe limit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45