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overloading

/ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.76 in modern English

Syllables
o-ver-loa-ding
IPA
/ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of polymorphism, where different functions, operators or variables with the same name are invoked based on the data types of the parameters passed.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The loading of a vehicle etc. with too heavy a weight.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of overload

Example Sentences

Etymology

From over + loading.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/
  • British English: /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)ləʊdɪŋ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

overloadings (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

overload

Questions

How do you pronounce overloading?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈoʊ.vɚloʊ.diŋ/.
What does overloading mean?
A type of polymorphism, where different functions, operators or variables with the same name are invoked based on the data types of the parameters passed.
Where does overloading come from?
From over + loading.

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