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- [oh-ver-kom-puh n-sey-shuh n]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌkɒm pənˈseɪ ʃən/
- /ˌəʊvəˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən /
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- [oh-ver-kom-puh n-sey-shuh n]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌkɒm pənˈseɪ ʃən/
Definitions of overcompensation word
- noun overcompensation a pronounced striving to neutralize and conceal a strong but unacceptable character trait by substituting for it an opposite trait. 1
- noun overcompensation compensation to an unnecessary or unreasonable degree: The pay was overcompensation for the work done. 1
- noun overcompensation An excess amount provided in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area. 1
- noun overcompensation an attempt to make up for a character trait by overexaggerating its opposite 0
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Origin of overcompensation
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20; over- + compensation; as psychoanalytic term, translation of Überkompensation, coined by Alfred Adler
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Parts of speech for Overcompensation
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overcompensation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
overcompensation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overcompensation
noun overcompensation
- amends — recompense or compensation given or gained for some injury, insult, etc
- atonement — If you do something as an atonement for doing something wrong, you do it to show that you are sorry.
- compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.
- cue — In the theatre or in a musical performance, a performer's cue is something another performer says or does that is a signal for them to begin speaking, playing, or doing something.
- damages — money to be paid as compensation to a person for injury, loss, etc
Antonyms for overcompensation
noun overcompensation
- dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
- penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
- take — to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
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