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

"I don't think I shall overstudy to-night," announced Miriam, a little later, as she rose from the table.

From Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College by Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]

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

From The Mind and Its Education by Betts, George Herbert

When Hollister was eighteen years old he had been briefly troubled by an affliction of his eyes brought on from overstudy.

From The Hidden Places by Sinclair, Bertrand W.

Mrs. Gray had gone through this same conversation every year since any of the girls could remember, and never failed to caution the head girl not to overstudy.

From Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School The Merry Doings of the Oakdale Freshmen Girls by Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]

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.