over-alter
|o-ver-al-ter|
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/ˌoʊvərˈɔltər/
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/ˌəʊvəˈɔːltə/
excessive change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'over-alter' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'alter' meaning 'to change'.
Historical Evolution
'over-alter' is a modern English word formed by combining 'over-' and 'alter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to change excessively', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to change something excessively or beyond what is necessary.
The designer decided to over-alter the dress, making it unrecognizable.
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Last updated: 2025/03/03 21:26