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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOveruse
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈjuːs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of using something too much or too often, leading to negative consequences, exhaustion, or damage.
"The overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the rise of resistant bacteria strains."
- 1
To use something excessively or beyond normal and healthy limits.
"Be careful not to overuse your shoulder muscles while lifting heavy weights."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English prefix 'over-' (meaning excessive or beyond normal limits), originating from Old English 'ofer', combined with 'use', which stems from Old French 'user' and Latin 'usus'. The compound formation emerged in the modern era to describe the excessive application or consumption of resources, words, or physical capabilities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Overuse" is said worldwide
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surutilisation
Transliteration: syʁ.y.ti.li.za.sjɔ̃
"La surutilisation des terres agricoles appauvrit le sol."
Überbeanspruchung
Transliteration: ˈyːbɐbəˌʔanʃpʁʊxʊŋ
"Die Überbeanspruchung des Knies kann zu Schmerzen führen."
abuso
Transliteration: aˈbu.zo
"L'abuso di farmaci può causare effetti collaterali."
uso excesivo
Transliteration: ˈu.so ek.seˈsi.βo
"El uso excesivo del teléfono móvil afecta la vista."
uso excessivo
Transliteration: ˈu.zu ek.seˈsi.vu
"O uso excessivo de plástico prejudica o meio ambiente."
अतic उपयोग
Transliteration: atyadhik upyog
Script: अत्याधिक उपयोग
"संसाधनों का अत्याधिक उपयोग खतरनाक हो सकता है।"
过度使用
Transliteration: guòdù shǐyòng
"过度使用眼睛会导致视力下降。"
남용
Transliteration: namyong
"화학 비료의 남용은 토양을 황폐화시킨다."
使いすぎ
Transliteration: tsukaisugi
"声の使いすぎで喉が痛いです。"
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