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overlearn

American  
[oh-ver-lurn] / ˌoʊ vərˈlɜrn /

verb (used with object)

Education.
overlearned, overlearnt, overlearning

  1. to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall.

Etymology

Origin of overlearn

First recorded in 1870–75; over- + learn

Example Sentences

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She added, “I would be hesitant to overlearn the lessons of the pandemic.”

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2020

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