over-appreciation

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Definitions of over-appreciation word

noun over-appreciation gratitude; thankful recognition: They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch. 1
noun over-appreciation the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value. 1
noun over-appreciation clear perception or recognition, especially of aesthetic quality: a course in art appreciation. 1
noun over-appreciation an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc. 1
noun over-appreciation critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc. 1
noun over-appreciation a critique or written evaluation, especially when favorable. 1

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; earlier appretiation < Late Latin appretiāt(us) (see appreciate) + -ion, or < French appréciation

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adjective

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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