Definition

To provide more education than is necessary or beneficial.

Example

Some employers worry that they might overeducate their employees, making them overqualified for their jobs.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard some parents worry they might overeducate their kids.

Yeah, I've thought about that too. How much is too much?

Exactly! Sometimes I feel like we push them too hard.

Right? They need time to just be kids and explore on their own.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overeducate → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "educate" (from Latin "educare", meaning to bring up or rear). The word "overeducate" means to educate someone excessively or beyond what is necessary.

Memory Tip

Think of 'over-' meaning excessively and 'educate' meaning to bring up or teach — this helps you remember that overeducate means to teach someone too much.

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