OVERLEARN Definition & Meaning

overlearn

[ oh-ver-lurn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

Education.

overlearned or overlearnt overlearning.

to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of overlearn¹

First recorded in 1870–75; over- + learn

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It’s even possible to “overlearn” from one strange but important election.

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She added, “I would be hesitant to overlearn the lessons of the pandemic.”

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To be sure, it would be dangerous to overlearn the lessons of Ingraham.

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“Democrats should not overlearn the lessons of 2018,” said Geoff Garin, a Democratic pollster, who argued that some level of combat with Trump will be necessary.

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Democrats should not overlearn the lessons of a close election.

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