Definisjon av overcompensation

Vi fant 4 definisjoner av overcompensationengelsk.

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Noun

overcompensation - (psychiatry) an attempt to overcome a real or imagined defect or unwanted trait by overly exaggerating its opposite
compensation something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
psychiatry, psychological medicine, psychopathology the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
overcompensation - excessive compensation
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Substantiv

overcompensation - An excess amount provided in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
overcompensation - Excessive pay or reward provided for work performed.

Substantiv

  • Entall: overcompensation
  • Flertall: overcompensations

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