Overconsume: meaning, definitions and examples
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overconsume
[ ˌoʊvərkənˈsjuːm ]
excessive consumption
To overconsume means to consume more than is necessary or recommended, often leading to negative consequences. This term is commonly used in the context of food, resources, or information, indicating an unhealthy or unsustainable level of consumption.
Synonyms
excess, overindulge, overspend.
Examples of usage
- People tend to overconsume junk food during holidays.
- Overconsuming resources can lead to environmental damage.
- It's easy to overconsume media content in today's digital age.
Translations
Translations of the word "overconsume" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobreconsumir
🇮🇳 अधिक उपभोक्ता करना
🇩🇪 überkonsumieren
🇮🇩 konsumsi berlebihan
🇺🇦 надмірно споживати
🇵🇱 nadmiernie konsumować
🇯🇵 過剰消費する
🇫🇷 surconsommer
🇪🇸 sobreconsumir
🇹🇷 aşırı tüketmek
🇰🇷 과소비하다
🇸🇦 الاستهلاك المفرط
🇨🇿 překonzumovat
🇸🇰 nadmerne konzumovať
🇨🇳 过度消费
🇸🇮 prekomerno porabiti
🇮🇸 ofneysla
🇰🇿 артық тұтыну
🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად მოხმარება
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq istehlak etmək
🇲🇽 sobreconsumir
Etymology
The word 'overconsume' is a compound of 'over' and 'consume'. The prefix 'over-' comes from Old English 'ofer', meaning 'more than' or 'excessively'. 'Consume', deriving from the Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to use up or waste', embodies the action of using or eating something. In the context of modern society, 'overconsume' has evolved to address concerns about sustainability, health, and resource management. As consumer behavior trends have shifted, particularly with the rise of fast food and digital consumption, this term has gained prominence in discussions about health and environmental impact.