ˈyːbɐɡəˌvɪçtɪç
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overweight
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Word origin
From über- (over) and Gewicht (weight), plus the adjective-forming suffix -ig.
- Origin
- German
- Root
- über + Gewicht + -ig
Examples
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The doctor says the child is slightly overweight.
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Too much fast food makes many people overweight.
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Overweight patients should get more exercise.
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