overshielding
- noun
- /ˌoʊvərˈʃiːldɪŋ/
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sobreprotección
- Parents sometimes risk overshielding their children from everyday challenges.
Examples
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The overshielding of children can hinder their independence.
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The laboratory found that overshielding the device interfered with its intended function.
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Engineers must avoid overshielding in circuit design, as it can cause unwanted side effects.
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Many parents engage in overshielding to protect their kids.
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Parents sometimes risk overshielding their children from everyday challenges.
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The act of overshielding can prevent children from learning essential life skills.
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Engineers must avoid overshielding in circuit design, as it can cause unwanted side effects.
Synonyms
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5.4
Using more than you need so it is unnecessary
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5.7
A situation when adults do too much for a child so they cannot learn to be independent
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5.8
Taking on more work or responsibility than can be handled
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Morphology
overshielding = overshield (transparent) = over + shield + ing
Formed from the verb 'overshield' by adding '-ing'; the meaning is a straightforward gerund/nominalization of 'to overshield'.
Etymology
Overshielding comes from the parts over- ('too much') and shield ('protect' or 'cover'), so picture putting a very large shield around something. That's why overshielding means giving more protection than needed, which can stop a device from working or keep a person from learning by doing things themselves.