Overburdening: meaning, definitions and examples

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overburdening

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈbɜrdənɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

excessive load

Overburdening refers to placing an excessive load or burden on someone or something. This can lead to stress, complications, or failure in performance as the subject is unable to cope with the demands imposed upon it.

Synonyms

burdening, overloading, overwhelming

Examples of usage

  • She felt overburdened with work responsibilities.
  • The teacher was concerned about overburdening her students with too many assignments.
  • Overburdening the environment with waste can lead to serious ecological problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "overburdening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobrecarregar

🇮🇳 अधिक बोझ डालना

🇩🇪 Überlastung

🇮🇩 memberatkan

🇺🇦 перевантаження

🇵🇱 przeciążenie

🇯🇵 過負荷

🇫🇷 surcharge

🇪🇸 sobrecarga

🇹🇷 aşırı yükleme

🇰🇷 과중

🇸🇦 تحميل زائد

🇨🇿 přetížení

🇸🇰 preťaženie

🇨🇳 超负荷

🇸🇮 preobremenitev

🇮🇸 ofurð

🇰🇿 артық жүктеме

🇬🇪 გაჭარბება

🇦🇿 şişirtmə

🇲🇽 sobrecarga

Etymology

The term 'overburdening' is derived from the English verb 'to burden', which means to impose a heavy load or responsibility on someone or something. The prefix 'over-' indicates excess, meaning to carry or load beyond normal limits. The roots of these words can be traced back to Old English; 'burden' originates from the Old French 'burthen', which itself comes from the Latin 'burdenum'. The concept has been in use for centuries, often applied in various contexts, including labor, emotional strain, and environmental concerns. Overburdening highlights the adverse effects that can occur when limits are exceeded, whether in personal capacity or ecological sustainability.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,348, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.