overfunction
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Verb[edit]
overfunction (third-person singular simple present overfunctions, present participle overfunctioning, simple past and past participle overfunctioned)
- (intransitive) To function excessively.
- (intransitive, psychology) To take responsibility for other people's actions.
Noun[edit]
overfunction (uncountable)
- Function beyond what is needed or desired.
- the overfunction of the pituitary gland