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overprint.

An addition of new text on a previously printed stamp, usually to add a surcharge or change the face value.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌpɹɪnt/
  1. An addition of new text on a previously printed stamp, usually to add a surcharge or change the face value.

  2. The set of petrological, structural, and/or mineralogical characteristics superimposed onto rock by the action of geological processes over deep time.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English print English overprint From over- + print.

verb/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɹɪnt/
  1. To print over what has already been printed.

  2. To add an overprint to (a stamp).

    transitive
  3. To superimpose a new set of petrological, structural, and/or mineralogical characteristics onto rock by the action of geological processes over deep time.

  4. To print too many copies of.

    transitive
    The unpopular comic book was overprinted, leaving many retailers with dozens of unsaleable copies.
  5. To overlap different colours to avoid gaps.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English print English overprint From over- + print.

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