Overstuffing: meaning, definitions and examples
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overstuffing
[ ˌoʊvərˈstʌfɪŋ ]
filling excessively
Overstuffing refers to the act of excessively filling something beyond its capacity, which can lead to damage or malfunction. This term is often used in the context of packing, furniture, or even information storage.
Synonyms
filling, overloading, packing, stuffing.
Examples of usage
- The overstuffing of the suitcase caused it to burst open.
- Overstuffing a chair can lead to discomfort when sitting.
- The server crashed due to the overstuffing of data.
- Overstuffing pillows can make them hard and unmanageable.
Translations
Translations of the word "overstuffing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excesso de recheio
🇮🇳 अति भरा हुआ
🇩🇪 Überfüllung
🇮🇩 kelebihan isi
🇺🇦 переповненість
🇵🇱 przepełnienie
🇯🇵 過剰詰め込み
🇫🇷 surcharge
🇪🇸 sobrecarga
🇹🇷 aşırı doldurma
🇰🇷 과잉 적재
🇸🇦 زيادة التحميل
🇨🇿 přetížení
🇸🇰 preťaženie
🇨🇳 过度填充
🇸🇮 preobremenitev
🇮🇸 ofurð
🇰🇿 артық жүктеу
🇬🇪 მეტი დატვირთვა
🇦🇿 artıq yükləmə
🇲🇽 sobrecarga
Etymology
The word 'overstuffing' is derived from the prefix 'over-' which indicates excess, combined with the base word 'stuff', which comes from Old French 'estoffer' meaning 'to pack or to fill'. The term has been in use since at least the early 20th century, adapting to various contexts, including household items and digital data. Overstuffing implies more than just filling; it conveys a negative connotation of exceeding optimal capacity. In packing, it refers to putting too many items into a container, which could lead to breakage or disarray. In the realm of information technology, overstuffing can refer to overloading systems with too much data, potentially causing failures or crashes.