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overutilized

u·ti·lize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoot-l-ahyz]
    • /ˈyut lˌaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoot-l-ahyz]
    • /ˈyut lˌaɪz/

Definition of overutilized word

  • verb with object overutilized to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill. 1

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Origin of overutilized

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < French utiliser, equivalent to utile useful (see utile) + -iser -ize

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Parts of speech for Overutilized

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

overutilized popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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.

overutilized usage trend in Literature

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