OVERSPILL Meaning and
Definition
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Overspill refers to the process or result of overflowing, exceeding, or extending beyond the normal or intended limits of a particular space, population, or situation. It can be understood as the excess or surplus that surpasses the capacity of a given system or environment, leading to displacement, relocation, or expansion.
In the context of urban planning and demography, overspill refers to the deliberate movement of population from overcrowded areas to neighboring or peripheral regions. This relocation is often prompted by a lack of adequate resources, housing, or infrastructure in the overloaded areas, thus necessitating the creation of new, planned communities to accommodate the excess population.
Furthermore, overspill can occur when a particular facility, such as a landfill, sewage treatment plant, or reservoir, becomes overwhelmed with the volume of waste or resources it receives, resulting in the need for an auxiliary or supplementary site to handle the overflow.
The term overspill can also denote the unintentional spillage, leakage, or transfer of a substance or material beyond its intended boundaries. This could involve the escape of liquids, gases, or particles from their containment, potentially causing contamination, pollution, or hazardous conditions.
Overall, overspill refers to the exceeding or spilling over of established limits, whether it pertains to population movements, utilization of resources, or containment of substances. The concept highlights the need for proactive management, planning, and remediation to address the challenges resulting from such overflow and to maintain the efficiency and functionality of the affected systems or environments.
Common Misspellings for OVERSPILL
- iverspill
- kverspill
- lverspill
- pverspill
- 0verspill
- 9verspill
- ocerspill
- oberspill
- ogerspill
- oferspill
- ovwrspill
- ovsrspill
- ovdrspill
- ovrrspill
- ov4rspill
- ov3rspill
- oveespill
- ovedspill
- ovefspill
Etymology of OVERSPILL
The word "overspill" originated during the mid-20th century in Britain, particularly in the context of urban planning. It is derived from combining the verb "spill" with the prefix "over-".
The verb "spill" has Old English roots and originally referred to the act of causing liquid to flow over the edge of a container. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the notion of overflowing or going beyond the intended limit.
In the context of urban planning, "overspill" refers to the process of relocating population or industry from a congested area to another location nearby. It became commonly used during the post-World War II years when large-scale housing developments were created outside overcrowded urban centers to accommodate the rapidly increasing population.
The prefix "over-" in "overspill" denotes excess, abundance, or surpassing the normal or anticipated range.
Similar spelling words for OVERSPILL
- overseas,
- oversupply,
- overstress,
- overserious,
- overseas cap,
- overseeable,
- overstep,
- oversee,
- oversleep,
- eversible,
- oversew,
- oversimplify,
- overcrop,
- oversea,
- overspend,
- overuse,
- Overson,
- overcrossing,
- overkill,
- overspread.
Conjugate verb Overspill
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
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would be overspilling
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have overspill
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been overspilling
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FUTURE
I
will overspill
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have overspilled
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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IMPERATIVE
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overspill
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let´s overspill
to overspill
PAST
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overspilled
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overspilled
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overspilled
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overspilled
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overspilled
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was overspilling
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were overspilling
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was overspilling
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were overspilling
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PAST PARTICIPLE
overspilled
PAST PERFECT
I
had overspilled
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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had been overspilling
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PRESENT
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overspill
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overspill
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overspills
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overspill
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overspill
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am overspilling
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
overspilling
PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
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