overstrained

Meanings

• meaning 1: A state of extreme physical or mental exertion.

  - "Array of Examples sentence for meaning 1: After running a marathon, John felt completely overstrained."
  - "Array of Examples sentence for meaning 1: After working on a complex project for several weeks straight, Sarah felt emotionally overstrained."

• meaning 2: A state of being pushed beyond one's limit.

  - "Array of Examples sentence for meaning 2: After years of financial hardship, John finally reached a breaking point and felt completely overstrained."
  - "Array of Examples sentence for meaning 2: After months of intense training for a professional sports team, the players finally reached a point where they were pushing themselves beyond their limits and feeling overstrained."

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Rhymes

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Homophones

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Variants

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overstrain , overstrained , overstraining , overstrains

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Forms

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array of different forms of the term 'overstrain'

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Etymology

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The term 'overstrain' is derived from the Old English word 'strainan', which means 'to stretch or draw out'. The prefix 'over-' in 'overstrain' simply means 'beyond' or 'more than', indicating a state of being stretched or pushed beyond one's limit.

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Related Concepts

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1. burnout: A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often related to work or other demanding situations.

2. stress: A state of physical or emotional tension that can be caused by a variety of factors, including work, relationships, financial problems, and health issues.

3. fatigue: A state of feeling tired, weary, or exhausted, often due to physical or emotional exertion, or due to underlying health conditions.

4. exhaustion: A state of being extremely worn out or depleted, often due to prolonged physical or emotional exertion, or due to underlying health conditions.

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Culture

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The term 'overstrain' has been used in various cultural contexts to describe a state of extreme physical or mental exertion. In literature, the term 'overstrain' has been used to describe the emotional and physical toll of war on soldiers and civilians alike. In art, the term 'overstrain' has been used to describe the intense emotional and physical energy that artists put into their work, often at the expense of their own health and wellbeing. In music, the term 'overstrain' has been used to describe the intense emotional and physical energy that musicians put into their performances, often at the expense of their own health and wellbeing.

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