overlearn

/ˌoʊvərˈlɜrn/

Definitions

1. verb

to learn or study something excessively or to an unhealthy degree

“She overlearned the material and had trouble forgetting it.”

2. noun

the state or condition of learning or studying something excessively

“His overlearning of the subject led to burnout.”

Synonyms

  • overprepare
  • overstudy

Antonyms

  • overskimp
  • underlearn