overinsured

adjective

over·​insured
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1
: insured for more than the real value
2
: insured in a greater amount than one can afford

Word History

Etymology

over entry 1 + insured (past participle of insure)

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“Overinsured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overinsured. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

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