overstudy

1 of 2

verb

transitive verb

: to subject to overstudy

intransitive verb

: to engage in overstudy

overstudy

2 of 2

noun

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: excessive study

Word History

Etymology

Verb

over entry 1 + study

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“Overstudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstudy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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