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overdesign

de·sign
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-zahyn]
    • /dɪˈzaɪn/
    • /ˌəʊvədɪˈzaɪn /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-zahyn]
    • /dɪˈzaɪn/

Definitions of overdesign word

  • verb with object overdesign to prepare the preliminary sketch or the plans for (a work to be executed), especially to plan the form and structure of: to design a new bridge. 1
  • verb with object overdesign to plan and fashion artistically or skillfully. 1
  • verb with object overdesign to intend for a definite purpose: a scholarship designed for foreign students. 1
  • verb with object overdesign to form or conceive in the mind; contrive; plan: The prisoner designed an intricate escape. 1
  • verb with object overdesign to assign in thought or intention; purpose: He designed to be a doctor. 1
  • verb with object overdesign Obsolete. to mark out, as by a sign; indicate. 1

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Origin of overdesign

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English designen < Latin dēsignāre to mark out. See de-, sign

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Parts of speech for Overdesign

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

overdesign popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

overdesign usage trend in Literature

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