Overfull: meaning, definitions and examples
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overfull
[ ˈoʊvərˌfʊl ]
excess amount
The term 'overfull' refers to a situation where a container or space has been filled beyond its capacity. This can lead to spillage or overflow, causing mess and potentially damaging other items nearby. It's often used in contexts relating to physical objects, such as bags, tanks, or other storage units, but can also metaphorically describe emotions or situations that exceed comfort levels. When something is overfull, it indicates an inability to contain whatever is inside, which can create complications.
Synonyms
excessive, overflowing, overloaded
Examples of usage
- The overfull cup spilled coffee on the table.
- My overfull backpack made it hard to carry.
- The overfull tank caused water to overflow.
- An overfull schedule can lead to stress.
Translations
Translations of the word "overfull" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excesso
🇮🇳 अतिरिक्त
🇩🇪 übervoll
🇮🇩 kelebihan
🇺🇦 переповнений
🇵🇱 przepełniony
🇯🇵 あふれんばかりの
🇫🇷 débordant
🇪🇸 sobrante
🇹🇷 taşan
🇰🇷 넘치는
🇸🇦 ممتلئ
🇨🇿 přeplněný
🇸🇰 preplnený
🇨🇳 溢出的
🇸🇮 prepolnjen
🇮🇸 ofgnótt
🇰🇿 артық
🇬🇪 გაჭარბებული
🇦🇿 şişkin
🇲🇽 excesivo
Etymology
The word 'overfull' is a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'over-' and the adjective 'full.' The prefix 'over-' derives from Old English 'ofer,' which means 'over' or 'beyond.' It conveys the idea of excessiveness or surpassing a limit. Meanwhile, 'full' comes from the Old English 'fyllan,' which means to fill or to make full. Over time, the usage of the term has evolved to describe not just physical states but also scenarios where something exceeds its intended limits, thus contributing to both literal and figurative meanings in modern English. The combination of 'over' and 'full' vividly depicts a condition of being more than adequately filled, and its popularity has ensured its place in both everyday language and specific contexts, such as mathematics and emotional discussions.