overfunction

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verb

To function excessively.

“the overfunction of the pituitary gland”

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Meanings

verboverfunction (third-person singular simple present overfunctions, present participle overfunctioning, simple past and past participle overfunctioned)

present singular third person overfunctions · participle present overfunctioning · participle past overfunctioned · past overfunctioned

  1. intransitiveTo function excessively.
  2. intransitivehuman sciencesTo take responsibility for other people's actions.
nounoverfunction (uncountable)
  1. uncountableFunction beyond what is needed or desired.

    the overfunction of the pituitary gland

Origin

From over- + function.

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APA

overfunction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overfunction

MLA

“overfunction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overfunction. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “overfunction,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/overfunction.

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