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overburden
verb
- tr to load with excessive weight, work, etc
noun
- an excessive burden or load
- geology the sedimentary rock material that covers coal seams, mineral veins, etc
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Derived Forms
- ˌoverˈburdensome, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of overburden1
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Example Sentences
The first derivative cause which we found under this was an accumulation of facts which overburden the mind and destroy its power.
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Every shilling with which they overburden the inferior number, is a shilling saved to their own pockets.
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Naturally Mr. Fisher must not overburden or imperil his bill, or interfere with the labor necessary for the war.
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It is not wise to overburden oneself with numerous clothes when traveling.
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It does not overburden one with an exposition of scientific facts.
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