overvigorous en · ADJ
Etymology
From over- + vigorous.
Meanings
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Excessively vigorous.
Exposure to this allergen brings white blood cells to the site, and their overvigorous response to the foreign substance leads to an attack on skin cells as well, producing a rash, with blisters where the concentration is highest.
2016 July 4, C. Claiborne Ray, “What Poison Ivy Has Against Us”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most overvigorous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more overvigorous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |