overlearn

o·ver·learn

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-lurn]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈlɜrn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-lurn]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈlɜrn/

Definitions of overlearn word

verb with object overlearn to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall. 1
verb overlearn to study too intensely 0
verb overlearn to learn or practice repetitively, to the point of automaticity 0
verb transitive overlearn to learn, as through much repetition, beyond basic proficiency 0

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Origin of overlearn

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; over- + learn

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Parts of speech for Overlearn

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overlearn popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

overlearn usage trend in Literature

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