How Do You Spell OVERTAX?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvətˈaks] (IPA)

The word overtax is spelled with the letter "o" followed by "v" and "e". The "v" is pronounced as /v/ and is followed by the vowel "e", pronounced as /ɛ/. Then, the word is spelled with "r" and "t" followed by the "a" sound, pronounced as /ə/. Finally, the word ends with "x", pronounced as /ks/. The spelling accurately represents the sounds used in pronunciation, making it easy for readers and speakers to understand and correctly pronounce the word.

OVERTAX Meaning and Definition

1. Overtax is a verb that refers to the act of placing an excessive burden, strain, or demand upon something or someone, often resulting in stress, exhaustion, or depletion.

   When used in relation to financial matters, to overtax means to impose an excessive or unreasonable amount of tax on an individual, business, or entity. This can result in financial strain, reduced profits, or hindered economic growth.

   In a physical sense, overtaxing can refer to pushing one's body or physical abilities beyond their limits. This can happen through intense exercise, exhaustive work, or prolonged stressful conditions. Overtaxing the body can lead to physical exhaustion, injury, or health problems.

   Moreover, the term can also apply to mental or emotional strain whereby an individual or their mental capacities are subjected to excessive stress, demands, or pressures. This can occur in various contexts such as work environments, academic settings, or personal relationships. Mental or emotional overtaxing can result in burnout, reduced productivity, or compromised mental well-being.

   Overall, overtaking signifies the act of pushing something or someone beyond a reasonable or sustainable limit, leading to strain, depletion, or negative consequences. It can be applied to various aspects of life, including finances, physical health, and mental well-being, highlighting the detrimental effects of imposing excessive demands on different elements.

2. To tax too heavily.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OVERTAX

• overmix
• overtak
• ivertax
• kvertax
• lvertax
• pvertax
• 0vertax
• 9vertax
• ocertax
• obertax
• ogertax
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• ovwrtax
• ovsrtax
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• ovretalk
• atertax
• afertax
• overteaxe
• overtexd
• overtaw
• overtexs
• Overai
• overextax
• Overtuar
• Overak

Etymology of OVERTAX

The word "overtax" is derived from two separate words: "over-" and "tax".

The prefix "over-" comes from the Old English word "ofer" meaning "above" or "beyond". It has been used in English since the 14th century to indicate excess or excessive action.

The term "tax" originates from the Latin word "taxare" which meant "to appraise" or "to assess". It entered Middle English in the 14th century, referring to the imposition of a financial charge or burden by a government authority.

When combined, "over-" in "overtax" emphasizes going beyond the normal or reasonable extent, and "tax" refers to the imposition of a financial burden. Thus, "overtax" means to excessively burden or impose an excessive financial charge on someone or something.

Similar spelling words for OVERTAX

• overrate,
• overt,
• overdraw,
• overdraft,
• overtop,
• overtrump,
• overtone,
• overture,
• Overtly,
• overturn,
• overheat,
• Overturf,
• overtake,
• Overton,
• overdrive,
• overeat,
• overawed,
• ovrette,
• overtire,
• overtime,
• overtaking,
• overdress,
• overthrow.

Conjugate verb Overtax

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overtaxed

you would have overtaxed

he/she/it would have overtaxed

we would have overtaxed

they would have overtaxed

I would have overtax

you would have overtax

he/she/it would have overtax

we would have overtax

they would have overtax

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been overtaxing

you would have been overtaxing

he/she/it would have been overtaxing

we would have been overtaxing

they would have been overtaxing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would overtax

you would overtax

he/she/it would overtax

we would overtax

they would overtax

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be overtaxing

you would be overtaxing

he/she/it would be overtaxing

we would be overtaxing

they would be overtaxing

FUTURE

I will overtax

you will overtax

he/she/it will overtax

we will overtax

they will overtax

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overtaxing

you will be overtaxing

he/she/it will be overtaxing

we will be overtaxing

they will be overtaxing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overtaxed

you will have overtaxed

he/she/it will have overtaxed

we will have overtaxed

they will have overtaxed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overtaxing

you will have been overtaxing

he/she/it will have been overtaxing

we will have been overtaxing

they will have been overtaxing

IMPERATIVE

you overtax

we let´s overtax

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overtax

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overtaxing

you were overtaxing

he/she/it was overtaxing

we were overtaxing

they were overtaxing

PAST PARTICIPLE

overtaxed

PAST PERFECT

I had overtaxed

you had overtaxed

he/she/it had overtaxed

we had overtaxed

they had overtaxed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overtaxing

you had been overtaxing

he/she/it had been overtaxing

we had been overtaxing

they had been overtaxing

PRESENT

I overtax

you overtax

he/she/it overtaxes

we overtax

they overtax

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overtaxing

you are overtaxing

he/she/it is overtaxing

we are overtaxing

they are overtaxing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overtaxing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overtaxed

you have overtaxed

he/she/it has overtaxed

we have overtaxed

they have overtaxed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overtaxing

you have been overtaxing

he/she/it has been overtaxing

we have been overtaxing

they have been overtaxing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it overtax

SIMPLE PAST

I overtaxed

you overtaxed

he/she/it overtaxed

we overtaxed

they overtaxed