spillover
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/ˈspɪlˌoʊvər/
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/ˈspɪlˌəʊvə/
overflow effect
Etymology
'spillover' originates from the combination of 'spill' and 'over', where 'spill' meant 'to cause or allow to run or fall from a container' and 'over' indicated 'beyond or across'.
'spill' changed from Old English word 'spillan' and eventually became the modern English word 'spill'.
Initially, it meant 'to cause or allow to run or fall from a container', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'overflow or spread into another area'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an instance of overflowing or spreading into another area.
The spillover of the river caused flooding in nearby areas.
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Noun 2
the effect of an event or situation in one area on another area.
The economic crisis had a spillover effect on global markets.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45