over-compensatoryadj.
/ˌəʊvəˌkɒmp(ə)nˈseɪt(ə)ri/, /ˌəʊvəˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪt(ə)ri/, U.S. /ˈˌoʊvərkəmˈpɛnsəˌtɔri/ Constituting or characterized by overcompensation.
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over-compensatory1917
overcompensated1937
the mind > mental capacity > psychology > theory of psychoanalysis > theories of Adler > [adjective] > relating to overcompensation
over-compensatory1917
overcompensated1937
1917 Psychol. Bull. 14 207 By psychological investigation and analysis, one may disclose the psychic phase of these compensatory and over-compensatory processes.
1949 M. Mead Male & Female iv. 88 Their sons again grow up similarly focussed on women, similarly in need of over-compensatory ceremonial to rescue them.
2002 Evening Times (Glasgow) (Nexis) 25 July 20 They cause a surge of insulin into the blood, followed by an ‘over-compensatory’ clearing response, leaving you low on blood sugar and ready for another snack.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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