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Overwintered: meaning, definitions and examples

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overwintered

 

[ oʊvəˈwɪntərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

survive winter

Overwintered refers to the process of plants, animals, or other organisms surviving or enduring through the winter period. This term is often used in horticulture and ecology to describe species that remain alive in their habitat during the colder months.

Synonyms

endure winter, persist through winter, survive winter

Examples of usage

  • Many tropical plants cannot overwinter in temperate zones.
  • The birds that overwintered in the region have adapted to the cold.
  • Some insects overwintered in the soil, emerging in spring.
  • Farmers need to prepare crops that can overwinter successfully.

Translations

Translations of the word "overwintered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invernado

🇮🇳 सर्दियों में बिताया

🇩🇪 überwintert

🇮🇩 berhibernasi

🇺🇦 перезимував

🇵🇱 przetrwał zimę

🇯🇵 越冬した

🇫🇷 hiverné

🇪🇸 invernado

🇹🇷 kışlayan

🇰🇷 겨울을 난

🇸🇦 تجاوز الشتاء

🇨🇿 přežil zimu

🇸🇰 prežil zimu

🇨🇳 越冬

🇸🇮 preživel zimo

🇮🇸 vetrar

🇰🇿 қыс өткізген

🇬🇪 ზამთარში გამძლეობა

🇦🇿 qışlamaq

🇲🇽 invernado

Word origin

The term 'overwintered' is derived from the combination of 'over' and 'winter.' The prefix 'over' comes from Old English 'ofer,' which means 'above' or 'beyond,' while 'winter' is traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*wintruz,' related to the season of cold weather and shorter days. In English, the term has been in use since the late 19th century, primarily in the context of agriculture and ecology. As farming practices evolved, understanding the ability of certain plants and animals to survive the winter months became crucial for successful cultivation and preservation. The concept became particularly significant in temperate climates where harsh winters can threaten survival. Over time, overwintering behaviors and strategies have been studied extensively, revealing the adaptations species need to endure periods of cold and resource scarcity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,130, 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.