overvaluation
|o-ver-val-u-a-tion|
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/ˌoʊvərˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
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/ˌəʊvəˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
(overvalue)
assigning excessive value
Etymology
Etymology Information
'overvaluation' originates from the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the root 'value' from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong or worth'.
Historical Evolution
'overvalue' transformed from the Old French word 'valuer' and eventually became the modern English word 'overvalue'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to assign excessive worth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of estimating something as being more valuable than it actually is.
The overvaluation of the company's stock led to a market correction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45