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Overstrain is a verb that describes the act of subjecting something or someone to excessive pressure, stress, or physical or mental exertion beyond reasonable limits. It refers to the state of being pushed beyond one's capabilities to the point where one's stability, strength, or mental health may be compromised.
In a physical sense, overstrain often occurs when muscles, tendons, or other bodily tissues are pushed beyond their normal capacity through intense or prolonged physical activity. This can lead to pain, injury, or exhaustion.
On the other hand, overstrain can also apply to mental or emotional stress. It describes the excessive burden or pressure placed on an individual's cognitive abilities or emotional well-being. Overstrain in this context can result from intense work demands, overloaded schedules, or highly demanding situations, ultimately leading to fatigue, burnout, or mental health issues.
Additionally, overstrain can be used to describe the excessive use or demand placed on an object or system, causing it to become overloaded or damaged. For example, overstraining an electrical circuit by connecting too many devices to it may lead to a short circuit or a power outage.
Overall, overstrain refers to the act or state of imposing excessive physical, mental, or emotional stress on someone or something, often leading to negative outcomes such as physical injury, mental exhaustion, or structural damage.
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To stretch too much or too far; to make too violent efforts.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "overstrain" is formed by combining the prefix "over-" which means "beyond", "excessively", or "too much", and the verb "strain" which means "to exert oneself to the utmost" or "to put excessive pressure or tension on something".
The verb "strain" has Old French and Latin origins. It comes from the Old French word "estreindre" which means "to press tightly" or "to squeeze", and the Latin word "stringere" which means "to draw tight", "to bind tightly", or "to pull". The root of "stringere" is "stingere" which means "to prick" or "to stick".
Therefore, "overstrain" implies the excessive exertion or pressure placed on someone or something, beyond what is considered normal or healthy.
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