overstudy

American  

[oh-ver-stuhd-ee, oh-ver-stuhd-ee] / ˌoʊ vərˈstʌd i, ˈoʊ vərˌstʌd i /

verb (used with or without object)

overstudied, overstudying

1. to study too much or too hard (sometimes used reflexively).

   to overstudy a letter for hidden meanings; to overstudy to the point of exhaustion; to overstudy oneself and forget half of what has been read.

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noun

1. excessive study.

Etymology

Origin of overstudy

First recorded in 1635–45; over- + study

Example Sentences

A severe attack of fever, brought on by overstudy, immediately after Katherine's marriage, prevented Bertie Payne from carrying out his missionary scheme.

From A Crooked Path A Novel by Alexander, Mrs.

Blake stared up at him, blear-eyed with overstudy and loss of sleep.

From Out of the Primitive by Bennet, Robert Ames

There is a case of eyes spoiled for life by overstudy.

From A Practical Physiology by Blaisdell, Albert F.

When the brain grows weary from overstudy, I seem to be in it.

From The Mind and Its Education by Betts, George Herbert

As a remedy for dizziness caused by overstudy, mixing mortar has no equal.

From The Mystery of The Barranca by Whitaker, Herman