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overprescribe

pre·scribe
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-skrahyb]
    • /prɪˈskraɪb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-skrahyb]
    • /prɪˈskraɪb/

Definitions of overprescribe word

  • verb with object overprescribe to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin. 1
  • verb with object overprescribe Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.). 1
  • verb without object overprescribe to lay down rules; direct; dictate. 1
  • verb without object overprescribe Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used. 1
  • verb without object overprescribe Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to). 1
  • verb overprescribe to prescribe too much of (a medication, etc) 0
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Origin of overprescribe

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin praescrībere to direct in writing, literally, to write before or above, equivalent to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see scribe1, prescription

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Parts of speech for Overprescribe

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Overprescribe

overprescribe popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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