overuse

Meanings

• Noun

  The excessive use of a particular word or expression.

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Variants

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overuse , overused , overuses , overusing

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Etymology

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The term 'overuse' is derived from the verb 'use' with the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or too much.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'overuse' first appeared in print in the late 19th century.

2. Overuse can also refer to the excessive use of a body part, leading to injury.

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Related Concepts

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1. Redundancy: Redundancy refers to the repetition of information that is already present, which is similar to overuse but specifically relates to unnecessary repetition of ideas or concepts.

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Culture

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Overuse is a common issue in writing and speaking, often leading to monotony and lack of clarity. In literature, overuse of certain words or phrases is often criticized as a sign of poor writing.

How to Memorize "overuse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person using a word or phrase excessively, such as repeating the same sentence multiple times.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overuse' with the image of a broken record, repeating the same sound over and over.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'OVERUSE: Overdoing it, Very Excessive, Repetition Unneeded, Excessive, Superfluous'

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