overstudy

[ verb oh-ver-stuhd-ee; noun oh-ver-stuhd-ee ]

verb (used with or without object)

, o·ver·stud·ied, o·ver·stud·y·ing.

1. to study too much or too hard (sometimes used reflexively):

   to overstudy a letter for hidden meanings; to overstudy to the point of exhaustion; to overstudy oneself and forget half of what has been read.

noun

1. excessive study.

Word History and Origins

Origin of overstudy¹

First recorded in 1635–45; over- + study

Example Sentences

The people cited in this article - obese subjects and the researchers alike - can complain, overstudy, overmedicate...whatever.

From New York Times

The people cited in this article — obese subjects and the researchers alike — can complain, overstudy, overmedicate ... whatever.

From New York Times

Such delusions often come from overstudy, or too great mental emotion; and the medical worker in his closet and the Roman general in his tent may equally see a spirit.

From Project Gutenberg

As a remedy for dizziness caused by overstudy, mixing mortar has no equal.

From Project Gutenberg

While Oxford has her charming quadrangles with their delightful gardens, Cambridge not only has them also, but further rejoices in a very special beauty, her “Backs,” those admirable contrivances for preventing overstudy on the part of too zealous students.

From Project Gutenberg