overcurrent

o·ver·cur·rent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [oh-ver-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-/
- /ˌəʊvəˈkʌrənt /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-]
- /ˈoʊ vərˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-/

Definitions of overcurrent word

noun overcurrent a current of a magnitude that is greater than a limiting value, as the value at which a fuse melts. 1
noun overcurrent A larger-than-intended electric current. 1

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Origin of overcurrent

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; over- + current

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Parts of speech for Overcurrent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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overcurrent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% 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.

overcurrent usage trend in Literature

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