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overconsumption

/ˈoʊvɝkənˌsəmpʃən/ noun

Excessive consumption.

Word Origin Overconsumption combines over 'excessively' with consumption, from Latin consumere 'to take up completely, use up'—literally con- 'together' + sumere 'to take'. So overconsumption is taking up more than needed. The same sumere root gives us assume (take to oneself), presume (take beforehand), and resume (take back).

noun Excessive consumption. countable

The overconsumption of natural resources is a major environmental concern.

(名词) 过度消费；过量消耗

自然资源的过度消耗是一个重大的环境问题。

(sustantivo) Consumo excesivo.

El consumo excesivo de recursos naturales es una preocupación ambiental importante.

(nom) surconsommation; consommation excessive; excès de consommation [Consommation excessive de biens ou de ressources, dépassant les besoins raisonnables.]

L'overconsumption des ressources naturelles est une préoccupation environnementale majeure.

(Substantiv) Überkonsum; übermäßiger Verbrauch [**Overconsumption** bezeichnet den übermäßigen Verbrauch von Ressourcen, Gütern oder Energie, der über das notwendige oder nachhaltige Maß hinausgeht.]

Die **overconsumption** natürlicher Ressourcen ist ein zentrales Umweltproblem.

(名詞) 過剰消費。必要量を超えた消費。

天然資源の過剰消費は、環境における重大な懸念事項である。

(substantivo) consumo excessivo; superconsumo; hiperconsumo [Consumo excessivo.]

O consumo excessivo de recursos naturais é uma grande preocupação ambiental.

Synonyms: excess overindulgence overuse waste extravagance gluttony overeating overdrinking Antonyms: moderation frugality conservation economy
Word parts: over + con + sump + tion

Related words

consume consumer consumption consumptive unconsumed

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