Overconsumed: meaning, definitions and examples
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overconsumed
[ ˌoʊvərkənˈsjuːmd ]
food consumption
To overconsume means to consume something in excess or beyond what is necessary. This can apply to food, resources, or any other commodity. It often suggests a negative impact on health or sustainability due to excessive usage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many people overconsume sugary drinks, leading to health issues.
- In developed countries, resources are often overconsumed, causing environmental damage.
- When you overconsume food, it may lead to weight gain and other health problems.
Translations
Translations of the word "overconsumed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superconsumido
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक उपभोग किया गया
🇩🇪 überkonsumiert
🇮🇩 terlalu banyak dikonsumsi
🇺🇦 надмірно споживаний
🇵🇱 nadmiernie konsumowany
🇯🇵 過剰に消費された
🇫🇷 surconsommé
🇪🇸 sobreconsumido
🇹🇷 aşırı tüketilen
🇰🇷 과도하게 소비된
🇸🇦 مستهلك بشكل مفرط
🇨🇿 překonzumovaný
🇸🇰 nadmerne konzumovaný
🇨🇳 过度消费的
🇸🇮 prekonsumiran
🇮🇸 ofneysla
🇰🇿 артық тұтынылған
🇬🇪 გადასახლებული
🇦🇿 artıq istehlak edilmiş
🇲🇽 sobreconsumido
Etymology
The term 'overconsume' is formed by the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and the verb 'consume.' The prefix 'over-' originates from Old English 'ofer,' which means 'above' or 'beyond.' The verb 'consume' comes from the Latin 'consumere,' meaning 'to take up' or 'use up,' which is derived from 'con-' (together) and 'sumere' (to take). This term has gained prominence in discussions about health, sustainability, and consumer behavior, especially in the context of addressing the issues related to unhealthy eating habits and environmental impact caused by consumerism.