overweight — above a weight considered normal or desirable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: above a weight considered normal or desirable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərweɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat is overweight because he keeps stealing my pizza.
- The airline charged extra fees for overweight luggage.
- Being overweight increases the risk of various health problems.
overweight
ADJECTIVE[/ˈoʊvərweɪt/]
above a weight considered normal or desirable
above a weight considered normal or desirable
Overweight fighter between lightweight and heavyweight!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Overweight is a modern English compound formed by combining the preposition 'over' (meaning above or exceeding) with the noun 'weight' (meaning mass or heaviness). The compound emerged to describe a condition where body mass exceeds what is considered normal or healthy for a given height.
Breakdown
over- (above, exceeding) + weight (mass, heaviness). The prefix 'over-' indicates excess, while 'weight' derives from Old English 'gewiht', related to Germanic roots meaning to move or carry.
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📝Examples
“My cat is overweight because he keeps stealing my pizza.”
“The airline charged extra fees for overweight luggage.”
“Being overweight increases the risk of various health problems.”
“Santa Claus is famously overweight but still manages to fit down chimneys.”
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