overcrowding
|o-ver-crowd-ing|
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/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪŋ/
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/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪŋ/
(overcrowd)
excessively full
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overcrowding' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'crowd' from Old English 'crūdan' meaning 'to press or push'.
Historical Evolution
'overcrowding' evolved from the verb 'overcrowd', which was first used in the 17th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill beyond capacity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having too many people or things in a space, leading to discomfort or inefficiency.
The overcrowding in the subway during rush hour is unbearable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45