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overfunctioning

overfunctioning is the present participle and gerund of overfunction.

Meaning of overfunction

Verb

overfunction (third-person singular simple present overfunctions, present participle overfunctioning, simple past and past participle overfunctioned)

  1. (intransitive) To function excessively.
  2. (intransitive) To take responsibility for other people's actions.

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Questions about overfunctioning

What is overfunctioning the present participle and gerund of?
Overfunctioning is the present participle and gerund of overfunction.

Words near overfunctioning in the dictionary

  1. overfully
  2. overfunction
  3. overfunctioned
  4. overfunctioner
  5. overfunctioners
  6. overfunctioning
  7. overfunctions
  8. overfunctor
  9. overfunctors
  10. overfund
  11. overfunded

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