overeducation

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Definitions of overeducation word

noun overeducation the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 1
noun overeducation the act or process of imparting or acquiring particular knowledge or skills, as for a profession. 1
noun overeducation a degree, level, or kind of schooling: a university education. 1
noun overeducation the result produced by instruction, training, or study: to show one's education. 1
noun overeducation the science or art of teaching; pedagogics. 1
noun overeducation excessive education 0

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; (< Middle French) < Latin ēducātiōn- (stem of ēducātiō), equivalent to ēducāt(us) (see educate) + -iōn- -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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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