Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

oversocialization

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: over-so-cial-iza-tion
IPA

31

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

excessive socialization

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Oversocialization can lead to low self-esteem, a sense of powerlessness, defeatism, guilt, etc. One of the most important means by which our society socializes children is by making them feel ashamed of behavior or speech that is contrary to society’s expectations. If this is overdone, or if a particular child is especially susceptible to such feelings, he ends by feeling ashamed of HIMSELF."

Etymology

From over- + socialization.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: over

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

oversocialize

Rhymes With

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Questions

What does oversocialization mean?: excessive socialization
Where does oversocialization come from?: From over- + socialization.

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