overvalue

Meanings

• verb

  Giving something an excessive value or importance.

  - "Investors often overvalue stocks based on hype and speculation."
  - "He overvalues his own opinions and refuses to listen to others."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overvalue
overall , overtall , overcall

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Variants

List of all variants of overvalue that leads to same result
overvaluation , overvaluations , overvalue , overvalued , overvalues , overvaluing

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Etymology

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The term 'overvalue' is derived from the Old French word 'ovrevaler', meaning 'to surpass in value'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overvalue' is often used in economics to describe a situation where the market value of an asset is higher than its intrinsic value.

2. In psychology, 'overvaluing' is a cognitive bias that can lead individuals to place too much importance on certain things or ideas.

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Related Concepts

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1. valuation: The process of determining the worth or value of something.

2. appraisal: A formal evaluation of the value of something, often used in real estate or insurance.

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Culture

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In literature, 'overvalue' is often used to describe characters who place an excessive importance on material possessions or their own opinions. In art, the concept of 'overvaluing' can be seen in works that critique consumer culture and the fetishization of objects.

How to Memorize "overvalue"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of 'overvalue' by imagining a scale where one side is weighed down with excessive importance or value.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overvalue' with the idea of inflated prices or excessive importance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Overvaluing is Overdoing' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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