overlearn

American  

[oh-ver-lurn] / ˌoʊ vərˈlɜrn /

verb (used with object)

Education.

overlearned, overlearnt, overlearning

1. to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall.

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Etymology

Origin of overlearn

First recorded in 1870–75; over- + learn

Example Sentences

To be sure, it would be dangerous to overlearn the lessons of Ingraham.

From Washington Post

“Democrats should not overlearn the lessons of 2018,” said Geoff Garin, a Democratic pollster, who argued that some level of combat with Trump will be necessary.

From Washington Post

Democrats should not overlearn the lessons of a close election.

From Washington Post

People may overlearn that lesson.

From Slate

“We need to learn, but not overlearn, the lessons of the crisis.”

From The Wall Street Journal