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- [oh-ver dih-skrip-tiv]
- /ˈoʊ vər dɪˈskrɪp tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver dih-skrip-tiv]
- /ˈoʊ vər dɪˈskrɪp tɪv/
Definitions of over-descriptive word
- adjective over-descriptive having the quality of describing; characterized by description: a descriptive passage in an essay. 1
- adjective over-descriptive Grammar. (of an adjective or other modifier) expressing a quality of the word it modifies, as fresh in fresh milk. Compare limiting (def 2). (of a clause) nonrestrictive. Compare restrictive (def 4). 1
- adjective over-descriptive noting, concerned with, or based upon the fact or experience. 1
- adjective over-descriptive characterized by or based upon the classification and description of material in a given field: descriptive botany. 1
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Origin of over-descriptive
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Late Latin dēscrīptīvus, equivalent to Latin dēscrīpt(us) (see description) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Over-descriptive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
over-descriptive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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