"oversolicitude" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌəʊvəsəˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌoʊvɚsəˈlɪsɪˌt(j)ud/ [General-American]
Etymology: From over- + solicitude. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|solicitude}} over- + solicitude Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} oversolicitude (uncountable)
  1. Excessive solicitude. Tags: uncountable Related terms: oversolicitous
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