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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERCONSUMPTION

overconsumption  [ˌəʊvəkənˈsʌmpʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERCONSUMPTION

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Overconsumption is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OVERCONSUMPTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

overconsumption

Overconsumption

Overconsumption is a situation where resource use has outpaced the sustainable capacity of the ecosystem. A prolonged pattern of overconsumption leads to inevitable environmental degradation and the eventual loss of resource bases. Generally the discussion of overconsumption parallels that of overpopulation; that is the more people, the more consumption of raw materials to sustain their lives. Currently, the inhabitants of the developed nations of the world consume resources at a rate almost 32 times greater than those of the developing world, who make up the majority of the human population. The theory was coined to augment the discussion of overpopulation, which reflects issues of carrying capacity without taking into account per capita consumption, by which developing nations are evaluated to consume more than their land can support. Green parties and the ecology movement often argue that consumption per person, or ecological footprint, is typically lower in poor than in rich nations.

Definition of overconsumption in the English dictionary

The definition of overconsumption in the dictionary is the state or an instance of consuming too much food, drink, fuel, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERCONSUMPTION


ademption
əˈdɛmpʃən
assumption
əˈsʌmpʃən
coemption
kəʊˈɛmpʃən
consumption
kənˈsʌmpʃən
description
dɪˈskrɪpʃən
diremption
daɪˈrɛmpʃən
emption
ˈɛmpʃən
gumption
ˈɡʌmpʃən
misassumption
ˌmɪsəˈsʌmpʃən
nonconsumption
ˌnɒnkənˈsʌmpʃən
pre-emption
prɪˈɛmpʃən
presumption
prɪˈzʌmpʃən
reassumption
ˌriːəˈsʌmpʃən
redemption
rɪˈdɛmpʃən
resumption
rɪˈzʌmpʃən
rumblegumption
ˌrʌmbəlˈɡʌmpʃən
rumgumption
rʌmˈɡʌmpʃən
rummlegumption
ˈrʌməlˌɡʌmpʃən
subsumption
səbˈsʌmpʃən
transumption
trænˈsʌmpʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERCONSUMPTION

overcomplex
overcompliance
overcomplicate
overcompress
overconcern
overconfidence
overconfident
overconfidently
overconscious
overconsume
overcontrol
overcontrolled
overcontrolling
overcook
overcool
overcorrect
overcorrection
overcount
overcover
overcoy

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERCONSUMPTION

absorption
accreditation
adoption
alcohol consumption
caption
conception
corruption
deception
disruption
encryption
exception
exemption
inception
interruption
job description
option
perception
prescription
reception
subscription
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Synonyms and antonyms of overconsumption in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «overconsumption» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERCONSUMPTION

Find out the translation of overconsumption to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of overconsumption from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «overconsumption» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

过度消费
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el consumo excesivo
570 millions of speakers

English

overconsumption
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

overconsumption
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاستهلاك المفرط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чрезмерное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

consumo excessivo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

overconsumption
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

surconsommation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penggunaan lebihan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Überkonsum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

過剰消費
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

과잉
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Overconsumption
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quá mức
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

overconsumption
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Overconsumption
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aşırı tüketim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

eccessivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nadmierna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

надмірне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

supraconsumul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπερκατανάλωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oorbenutting
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

överkonsumtion
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

overforbruk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overconsumption

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERCONSUMPTION»

The term «overconsumption» is regularly used and occupies the 94.241 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERCONSUMPTION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about overconsumption

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERCONSUMPTION»

Discover the use of overconsumption in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overconsumption and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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IWant: My Journey from Addiction and Overconsumption to a ...
The author relates how her experiences trying to overcome addictions has helped her be more self-aware, embrace her ethnic identity, and accept her sexual orientation.
Jane Velez-Mitchell, 2009
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Affluenza: How Overconsumption Is Killing Us—and How to ...
Now in its third edition, this book can safely be called prophetic in showing how problems ranging from loneliness, endless working hours, and family conflict to rising debt, environmental pollution, and rampant commercialism are all ...
John de Graaf, David Wann, Thomas H. Naylor, 2014
3
The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the ...
Annie Leonard tracks the life of the "stuff" we use every day, transforming how we think about our patterns of consumption.
Annie Leonard, 2011
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The Business of Consumption: Environmental Ethics and the ...
Institutionalizing. Overconsumption. Don Mayer The consumer-driven economy of the United States is based on a constellation of concepts about ourselves, God , growth, wealth, and the world we live in. These conceptions deny the relevance  ...
Laura Westra, Patricia Hogue Werhane, 1998
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Obesity: Dietary and Developmental Influences
Mechanisms — Dietary Fat Energy Density, Palatability, and Passive Overconsumption Dietary fat has been implicated for decades as a contributor to obesity. Diets that contain 30% or more of energy from fat reliably produce obesity in rats, ...
Gail Woodward-Lopez, Lorrene Davis Ritchie, Dana E. Gerstein, 2006
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Sourcebook of the World's Religions: An Interfaith Guide to ...
But overconsumption means taking more than we can productively use—or more than the environment can sustainably provide. Overconsumption has become our way of life in the United States. We put our faith in “more,” but it's never enough ...
Joel Beversluis, 2011
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The Origins and Consequences of Obesity
For the moment, it should be recognized that some foods with particular sensory —nutrient combinations are likely to be particularly potent in generating overconsumption. Overconsumption and the origins of obesity The evidence discussed ...
CIBA Foundation Symposium, 2008
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Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Overconsumption of protein offers no benefits and may pose health risks for the heart, weakened kidneys, and the bones.7 Selecting too many protein-rich foods, such as meat and milk, adds saturated fat and crowds out fruits, vegetables, and  ...
Linda DeBruyne, Eleanor Whitney, Kathryn Pinna, 2007
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The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson: Essays on His Work and ...
Labyrinth joins the strong opposition to overconsumption that has been growing for decades. There is strong criticism of overconsumption in other 1980s films including Blade Runner and Repo Man (Beliveau and Lewis; Bruno 64).
Jennifer C. Garlen, Anissa M. Graham, 2012
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Confronting Consumption
7. The. Distancing. of. Waste: Overconsumption. in. a. Global. Economy. Jennifer Clapp Most residents of North America are well aware of the growing mountain of waste plaguing the planet.1 Newspapers regularly report on the "landfill crisis," ...
Thomas Princen, Michael Maniates, Ken Conca, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERCONSUMPTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overconsumption is used in the context of the following news items.
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Marijuana Cookie Death: CDC Warns Against Overconsumption
(Photo : Youtube) A year after a 19-year-old's death linked to marijuana cookie, the Center for Disease Control is tackling the importance of ... «Chinatopix, Jul 15»
2
Dog days kick off weight-gain season
New research on sugar-sweetened beverages tells us that about 184,000 people worldwide die from overconsumption of sugary drinks ... «Quad-Cities Online, Jul 15»
3
Why we fail the 'tragedy of the commons' test
Following this exercise, the students and I discuss ways we can apply research findings to reduce overconsumption of resources. «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
4
Anthony Davis turns down 'Dancing with the Stars'
... 30–60 minutes after the first serving, suggesting a need for improved public health messaging to reduce the risk for overconsumption of THC. «Denver Sun Times, Jul 15»
5
Letter of the day: Is National Alcohol Policy a pipe dream?
... with a myriad of socio-economic and lifestyle factors that demand a more rigid approach to the challenge of alcohol overconsumption. «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»
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'The End of Plenty,' by Joel K. Bourne Jr.
Climate change, overconsumption, patriarchy, hunger and poverty are big problems. It's O.K. for the responses to them to be immoderate. «New York Times, Jul 15»
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A year of action
Pope Francis notes the overconsumption by rich nations and the impact this is having on the poor, as well as the lack of global action on ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
8
World Bank: Putting a price on carbon would help economies
In addition to encouraging the overconsumption of fossil fuels, these subsidies have proven ineffective for helping the poor or for promoting ... «GreenBiz, Jul 15»
9
Govt won't cut fuel prices even as crude plunges
... the burden, having survived the costs of overconsumption of subsidized fuel in the past by making higher profits through other business lines. «Jakarta Post, Jul 15»
10
Monsanto's new $1bn herbicide shows our bias towards hi-tech …
Underlying, systemic problems to do with poverty, failed markets or overconsumption are glossed over when these solutions are publicised and ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Overconsumption [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/overconsumption>. Apr 2024 ».
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