Definition

To provide too much information to someone, often making it confusing or overwhelming.

Example

The teacher tended to overinform the students about the project, leaving them more confused than before.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I feel like my boss tends to overinform us during meetings.

Really? I thought that was just part of being thorough.

It can be helpful, but sometimes it just makes things confusing.

I get that; too much information can be overwhelming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overinform → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "inform" (from Latin "informare", meaning to shape or form). The word "overinform" means to provide excessive information or to inform too much.

Memory Tip

Think of providing information 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why overinform means to give too much information.

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