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overfed

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈfɛd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal health

Overfed refers to an excessive amount of food consumption, leading to negative health consequences. This term is often used in the context of animals, particularly pets, that have been given more food than is necessary for their well-being. Overfeeding can result in obesity, which can lead to various health issues such as diabetes or joint problems. It is important for pet owners to regulate their pets' diets to prevent overfeeding and ensure a healthy lifestyle.

Synonyms

excessive, overindulged, overnourished

Examples of usage

  • My cat has become overfed due to too many treats.
  • Overfed animals often face health challenges.
  • The veterinarian warned about the dangers of overfed pets.

Translations

Translations of the word "overfed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superalimentado

🇮🇳 अधिक खुराक दिया गया

🇩🇪 überfüttert

🇮🇩 terlalu diberi makan

🇺🇦 перегодований

🇵🇱 przejedzony

🇯🇵 過剰に餌を与えられた

🇫🇷 suralimenté

🇪🇸 sobrealimentado

🇹🇷 aşırı beslenmiş

🇰🇷 과식한

🇸🇦 مفرط التغذية

🇨🇿 překrmený

🇸🇰 prekrmovaný

🇨🇳 过度喂养的

🇸🇮 prekomerno hranjen

🇮🇸 ofurmatur

🇰🇿 артық тамақтандырылған

🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად გამოკვებული

🇦🇿 xarici qidalanmış

🇲🇽 sobrealimentado

Word origin

The term 'overfed' originates from the combination of the prefix 'over-', meaning excessively or too much, and the past participle 'fed', derived from the verb 'feed', which means to give food to someone or something. The prefix 'over-' has its roots in Old English, denoting excessiveness. The verb 'feed' comes from the Old English 'fēdan', meaning to nourish or support, which is related to the Proto-Germanic word 'fōdōną'. This formation suggests a clear implication regarding the act of providing food. The concept of 'overfeeding' has gained prominence in discussions about pet care and human nutrition in recent years as awareness of the health impacts of excessive food consumption has increased.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,058, 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.