How Do You Spell OVERCOMMIT?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəkəmˈɪt] (IPA)

The word "overcommit" can be quite confusing when it comes to spelling. It means to promise or agree to do more than one can handle. The phonetic transcription of this word is /oʊvərkəˈmɪt/. The first syllable is pronounced like "oh-vur" (with a short "o" sound), the second syllable is "kuh" and the third syllable is "mit". The final syllable is often mistakenly spelled as "ment" but the correct spelling is "mit", which is pronounced like the end of the word "admit".

OVERCOMMIT Meaning and Definition

1. Overcommit, as a verb, refers to the act of undertaking or promising to do more than what one can realistically handle or fulfill. It is a term used to describe a situation where an individual or an organization commits to more tasks, responsibilities, or obligations than they are capable of accomplishing within the available time frame or resources.

   When someone overcommits, they may accept additional assignments or projects without considering their existing workload. This can result in a lack of time, energy, or capacity required to complete all the commitments effectively. Overcommitting often leads to a sense of being overwhelmed or stretched too thin, causing stress, anxiety, and negatively impacting productivity and performance.

   This phenomenon can affect various aspects of life, including personal, professional, educational, or social commitments. In the workplace, overcommitting may occur when an employee willingly takes on more work than they can handle due to a desire to please superiors or fear of missing opportunities. Similarly, individuals in their personal lives may overcommit by agreeing to attend multiple events, meet numerous obligations, or fulfill various responsibilities simultaneously.

   To avoid overcommitting, it is important for individuals to assess their capabilities realistically, consider their existing commitments, and prioritize tasks based on their importance and feasibility. Learning to say no and setting boundaries can be essential in managing commitments effectively and maintaining a healthy balance between workload and personal well-being.

Etymology of OVERCOMMIT

The word "overcommit" is formed by combining the prefix "over-" and the verb "commit".

The prefix "over-" is derived from Old English and has a sense of excess or beyond. It often indicates excessive or exaggerated action.

The verb "commit" comes from Latin "committere", which means "to bring together". In English, "commit" usually signifies the act of dedicating oneself to a task, promise, or responsibility.

Therefore, "overcommit" can be understood as an exaggerated or excessive dedication or attachment to something, often with the implication of taking on more commitments than can be realistically fulfilled.

Conjugate verb Overcommit

CONDITIONAL

I would overcommit

you would overcommit

he/she/it would overcommit

we would overcommit

they would overcommit

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be overcommitting

you would be overcommitting

he/she/it would be overcommitting

we would be overcommitting

they would be overcommitting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overcommit

you would have overcommit

he/she/it would have overcommit

we would have overcommit

they would have overcommit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been overcommitting

you would have been overcommitting

he/she/it would have been overcommitting

we would have been overcommitting

they would have been overcommitting

FUTURE

I will overcommit

you will overcommit

he/she/it will overcommit

we will overcommit

they will overcommit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overcommitting

you will be overcommitting

he/she/it will be overcommitting

we will be overcommitting

they will be overcommitting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overcommitted

you will have overcommitted

he/she/it will have overcommitted

we will have overcommitted

they will have overcommitted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overcommitting

you will have been overcommitting

he/she/it will have been overcommitting

we will have been overcommitting

they will have been overcommitting

IMPERATIVE

you overcommit

we let´s overcommit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overcommit

PAST

I overcommitted

you overcommitted

he/she/it overcommitted

we overcommitted

they overcommitted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overcommitting

you were overcommitting

he/she/it was overcommitting

we were overcommitting

they were overcommitting

PAST PARTICIPLE

overcommitted

PAST PERFECT

I had overcommitted

you had overcommitted

he/she/it had overcommitted

we had overcommitted

they had overcommitted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overcommitting

you had been overcommitting

he/she/it had been overcommitting

we had been overcommitting

they had been overcommitting

PRESENT

I overcommit

you overcommit

he/she/it overcommits

we overcommit

they overcommit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overcommitting

you are overcommitting

he/she/it is overcommitting

we are overcommitting

they are overcommitting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overcommitting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overcommitted

you have overcommitted

he/she/it has overcommitted

we have overcommitted

they have overcommitted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overcommitting

you have been overcommitting

he/she/it has been overcommitting

we have been overcommitting

they have been overcommitting