overgeneration

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noun

The generation of too much or too many of something; overproduction.

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Meanings

nounovergeneration (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe generation of too much or too many of something; overproduction.

    A previous study suggested that overgeneration of ROS, caused by mitochondria dysfunction or depletion of enzymatic antioxidant system, could inhibit steroidogenic enzymes activity in MGCs and CCs.

    2015 August 19, Hongshan Ge et al., “Effects of Mitochondrial Uncoupling Protein 2 Inhibition by Genipin in Human Cumulus Cells”, in BioMed Research International, volume 2015, →DOI
  2. uncountablehuman sciencesThe act of overgenerating.

Origin

From over- + generation.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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