oversupplied
|o/ver/sup/plied|
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/ˌoʊvərsəˈplaɪd/
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/ˌəʊvəsəˈplaɪd/
(oversupply)
excessive provision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oversupplied' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'supply' meaning 'to provide or furnish.'
Historical Evolution
'oversupplied' changed from the combination of 'over-' and 'supply' in English, eventually becoming the modern English word 'oversupplied.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to provide excessively,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having more of something than is needed or can be used.
The market is oversupplied with oil.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45