over-educated

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Definitions of over-educated word

verb with object over-educated to develop the faculties and powers of (a person) by teaching, instruction, or schooling. Synonyms: instruct, school, drill, indoctrinate. 1
verb with object over-educated to qualify by instruction or training for a particular calling, practice, etc.; train: to educate someone for law. 1
verb with object over-educated to provide schooling or training for; send to school. 1
verb with object over-educated to develop or train (the ear, taste, etc.): to educate one's palate to appreciate fine food. 1
verb with object over-educated to inform: to educate oneself about the best course of action. 1
verb without object over-educated to educate a person or group: A television program that educates can also entertain. 1

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin ēducātus brought up, taught (past participle of ēducāre), equivalent to ē- e-1 + -duc- lead + -ātus -ate1

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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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