overweight
|o/ver/weight|
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/ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/
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/ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/
excessive weight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overweight' originates from Middle English, combining 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and 'weight' meaning 'heaviness'.
Historical Evolution
'overweight' evolved from the Middle English word 'overweyte', eventually becoming the modern English word 'overweight'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'excessive heaviness', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
excess body weight.
The doctor advised him to lose some of his overweight.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35