overinvolved

in·volve

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Definitions of overinvolved word

verb with object overinvolved to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work. 1
verb with object overinvolved to engage or employ. 1
verb with object overinvolved to affect, as something within the scope of operation. 1
verb with object overinvolved to include, contain, or comprehend within itself or its scope. 1
verb with object overinvolved to bring into an intricate or complicated form or condition. 1
verb with object overinvolved to bring into difficulties (usually followed by with): a plot to involve one nation in a war with another. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English involven < Latin involvere to roll in or up, equivalent to in- in-2 + volvere to roll; see revolve

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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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