overlapping — covering part of the same area or having something in common
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: covering part of the same area or having something in common
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈlæpɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My pizza slice and my friend's slice are overlapping - now it looks like we're sharing a super cheesy bite!
- The overlapping work shifts caused confusion about who was responsible for cleaning.
- Our overlapping hobbies include collecting rubber ducks and judging people's parking skills.
overlapping
ADJECTIVE[/ˌoʊvərˈlæpɪŋ/]
covering part of the same area or having something in common
The two circles have an overlapping area in the middle.
The employees had overlapping responsibilities. (OVER + LAPPING = OVERLAPPING → partly covering the same space or time)
The overlapping routes shared the same path for a while.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines the Old English preposition 'over' (meaning above or upon) with the verb 'lap', which derives from Middle Low German 'lappen' (to wrap or cover). The '-ing' suffix transforms the verb phrase into a present participle, creating a term describing the state of something covering or folding over something else.
Breakdown
over- (above, upon) + lap (to wrap, cover, or fold) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action or state). The combination describes the action or condition of one thing covering or extending over another with partial overlap.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza slice and my friend's slice are overlapping - now it looks like we're sharing a super cheesy bite!”
“The overlapping work shifts caused confusion about who was responsible for cleaning.”
“Our overlapping hobbies include collecting rubber ducks and judging people's parking skills.”
“The Venn diagram shows overlapping characteristics between cats and teenagers: both sleep all day and ignore you.”
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