noun

overheating

Overheating (noun) means the state of having become dangerously or excessively hot. Example: “Overheating was the most common cause of laptop failure in the report.”

noun

The state of having become dangerously or excessively hot.

"Overheating was the most common cause of laptop failure in the report."

In economics, growth so fast that supply can't keep up with demand.

"Central banks raise interest rates to cool overheating in the economy."

How to use overheating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process or condition of getting too hot, whether it's a machine or an economy running too fast.

Word forms

overheatings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “overheating” mean?

The word “overheating” means the state of having become dangerously or excessively hot. In plain terms, the process or condition of getting too hot, whether it's a machine or an economy running too fast.

How do you use “overheating” in a sentence?

Here is “overheating” used in a sentence: “Overheating was the most common cause of laptop failure in the report.”

What part of speech is “overheating”?

“Overheating” is a noun.

How many meanings does “overheating” have?

“Overheating” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of having become dangerously or excessively hot.