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overfeeding

 

[ oʊvərˈfiːdɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

animal care

Overfeeding refers to providing excessive amounts of food to animals or individuals, leading to health issues such as obesity or nutritional imbalances. It can occur intentionally or unintentionally, often due to lack of knowledge about proper dietary needs.

Synonyms

excessive feeding, gluttony, overindulging

Examples of usage

  • The veterinarian warned against overfeeding the dog.
  • Overfeeding pets can lead to serious health problems.
  • She realized she was overfeeding her cat after noticing its weight gain.
Context #2 | Noun

nutrition

Overfeeding is the act of providing more food than is necessary or recommended for a living being, often leading to adverse health effects. This practice is especially common in pet care and can also apply to humans.

Synonyms

excessive feeding, gluttony, overconsumption

Examples of usage

  • Overfeeding is a common issue in households with pets.
  • Experts caution against the dangers of overfeeding children.
  • The problem of overfeeding is growing among urban pets.

Translations

Translations of the word "overfeeding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superalimentação

🇮🇳 अधिक भोजन देना

🇩🇪 Überfütterung

🇮🇩 overfeeding

🇺🇦 перегодовування

🇵🇱 przejedzenie

🇯🇵 過剰飼育

🇫🇷 suralimentation

🇪🇸 sobrealimentación

🇹🇷 aşırı beslenme

🇰🇷 과식

🇸🇦 الإفراط في التغذية

🇨🇿 přejídání

🇸🇰 prejedanie

🇨🇳 过度喂养

🇸🇮 prehranjevanje

🇮🇸 ofurfóðrun

🇰🇿 артық тамақтандыру

🇬🇪 გამაკვირვებელი

🇦🇿 şişirdici qidalanma

🇲🇽 sobrealimentación

Etymology

The term 'overfeeding' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessive' or 'too much' and the verb 'feed,' which comes from the Old English 'fēdan,' meaning 'to nourish or provide food.' The concept of overfeeding can be traced back to ancient times when concerns about proper nutrition and health began to emerge. As societies evolved, particularly with the domestication of animals, the need for appropriate feeding practices became evident. Overfeeding, especially in the context of livestock and pets, began to be recognized as a potential health hazard. The modern understanding of overfeeding has expanded with the advent of nutrition science, which highlights the importance of balanced diets for both animals and humans to prevent obesity and related health issues. Thus, 'overfeeding' not only reflects a physical act of giving too much food but also embodies a growing awareness of dietary practices that can significantly impact health and wellbeing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,290 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.