Overcompensation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overcompensation is a noun meaning An excess amount provided in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
Meaning
An excess amount provided in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
More Meanings
- Excessive pay or reward provided for work performed.
Word Forms
- overcompensations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include excessive, hypercompensation, overcompensator, overcontribution, overabundance, overprovision.
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