Definition

To make a prediction that is greater than what actually happens.

Example

The weather forecast tends to overpredict the amount of rain we will get.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think the weather forecast might overpredict the temperature again.

Yeah, they often do that, don't they?

It’s frustrating because I end up dressing too lightly.

Exactly! I wish they could be more accurate.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overpredict → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "predict" (from Latin "praedicere", meaning to say beforehand). The word "overpredict" means to predict something excessively or more than what is likely to happen.

Memory Tip

Think of predicting something 'excessively' — 'over-' means too much, and 'predict' means to say beforehand.

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