purposely-overlooked
|pur-pose-ly-o-ver-looked|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli ˈoʊvərˌlʊkt/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli ˈəʊvəˌlʊkt/
(overlook)
fail to notice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overlook' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'overloken,' where 'over-' meant 'above' and 'loken' meant 'to look.'
Historical Evolution
'overloken' transformed into the modern English word 'overlook' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look over or inspect,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fail to notice or ignore.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally ignored or disregarded.
The issue was purposely-overlooked by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 14:04