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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

overdirect

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
overdi-rect
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To take an excessive, overbearing role in directing (a play or film).

Transitive verb

verb

To provide too much direction, to be too controlling.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From over- + direct.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

overdirects (present, singular) overdirecting (participle, present) overdirected (participle, past) overdirected (past)

Questions

What does overdirect mean?
To take an excessive, overbearing role in directing (a play or film).
Where does overdirect come from?
From over- + direct.

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