overthinker
|o/ver/think/er|
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/ˌoʊvərˈθɪŋkər/
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/ˌəʊvəˈθɪŋkə/
(overthink)
excessive thinking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overthink' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'think' meaning 'to consider or ponder'.
Historical Evolution
'overthink' evolved from the Old English word 'þencan', which meant 'to think'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to think excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who thinks about something too much or for too long.
As an overthinker, she often found herself lost in thought.
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Last updated: 2025/02/04 07:21