overheated — having become too hot; having heated beyond the normal or desired temperature
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having become too hot; having heated beyond the normal or desired temperature
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪd/
Example Sentences
- My phone became overheated after I used it as a pizza warmer.
- The overheated air conditioning ironically made the room even hotter.
- The stock market became overheated due to excessive speculation.
overheated
ADJECTIVE[/ˌoʊvərˈhiːtɪd/]
having become too hot; having heated beyond the normal or desired temperature
having become too hot; having heated beyond the normal or desired temperature
Though overheated and defeated, his efforts are repeated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word formed in the 19th century from over- (excessively, beyond) and heat (thermal energy). The term emerged during industrial development to describe the phenomenon of machinery becoming excessively hot or reaching dangerous temperature levels.
Breakdown
over- (excessively, beyond) + heat (thermal energy, to warm) + -ed (past participle, indicating a completed state or condition).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone became overheated after I used it as a pizza warmer.”
“The overheated air conditioning ironically made the room even hotter.”
“The stock market became overheated due to excessive speculation.”
“I got overheated during the marathon and had to rest.”
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