Overmatig
Example: Overmatig gebruik van sociale media kan schadelijk zijn voor je gezondheid.
Definition
"Overmatig" is an adjective describing something done or present to an excessive degree, beyond what is normal or necessary. It often refers to overuse or overindulgence, such as in the phrase "Overmatig gebruik van sociale media kan schadelijk zijn voor je gezondheid," meaning excessive use of social media can be harmful to your health.
Etymology
The Dutch word "overmatig" comes from the combination of "over," meaning 'over' or 'beyond,' and "matig," meaning 'moderate' or 'temperate.' Together, "overmatig" literally means 'beyond moderate.' Did you know that the root "matig" is related to the English word 'moderate,' both deriving from Latin? This gives "overmatig" the clear sense of something going past the usual limits.
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"Overmatig" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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