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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExcessive Care
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv kɛr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An overabundance of attention or concern given to someone or something.
"Her excessive care for her plants resulted in them being overwatered and unhealthy." - 2
A situation where concern or attention is disproportionate to the actual need.
"The excessive care shown by the parents hindered their child's independence."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'excessive' originates from the Latin 'excedere', meaning 'to go beyond', while 'care' comes from the Old English 'caru', meaning 'sorrow' or 'anxiety'. Over time, 'excessive care' has evolved to denote an overabundance of attention or concern, often leading to negative consequences.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Excessive Care" is said worldwide
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Soin excessif
Transliteration: swa ɛksɛsif
"Son soin excessif pour ses plantes a conduit à leur déclin."
Übermäßige Pflege
Transliteration: ˈyːbɐˌmɛːsɪɡə ˈpfleːɡə
"Die übermäßige Pflege ihrer Kinder hinderte deren Unabhängigkeit."
Cura eccessiva
Transliteration: ˈkuːra etʃˈtʃivːa
"La cura eccessiva per le piante ha portato a un loro deterioramento."
Cuidado excesivo
Transliteration: kwidaðo ekseˈsivo
"El cuidado excesivo de sus hijos limitó su independencia."
Cuidado excessivo
Transliteration: kuˈiɾadu ɛkseˈsivu
"O cuidado excessivo com as plantas resultou em sua deterioração."
अधिक देखभाल
Transliteration: adhik dekhbhal
"पौधों के प्रति अधिक देखभाल ने उनकी सेहत को नुकसान पहुँचाया।"
过度关心
Transliteration: guòdù guānxīn
"对植物的过度关心导致了它们的衰退。"
과도한 보살핌
Transliteration: gwadohan bosalhim
"식물에 대한 과도한 보살핌은 건강에 해를 끼쳤다."
過剰な世話
Transliteration: kajō na sewa
"植物への過剰な世話は、健康を害しました。"
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