EPISODE · Aug 8, 2023 · 0 MIN
Overdetermined
from Word of the Day · host Word of the Day
Overdetermined is an adjective that means having many causes. The Latin-derived English word ‘determine’ means ‘to identify something as a cause.’ When the prefix O-V-E-R is added, it means ‘an excess or exaggeration’ of causes. Something that has many causes is overdetermined. Example: According to social scientists, reading ability is overdetermined. There is not one cause for it, but many.
Embed this episode
NOW PLAYING
Overdetermined
0:00
0:48
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of Word of the Day?
This episode is 0 minutes long.
When was this Word of the Day episode published?
This episode was published on August 8, 2023.
Can I download this Word of the Day episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!