Overheavy

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. The condition of having an extreme amount of weight can hinder mobility or stability
2. An item characterized by an excessive heft may exceed manageable limits affecting handling
3. The state of being excessively heavy can significantly impede both movement and balance in various contexts

Etymology: "Overheavy" is a plain compound, built from the prefix "over-" attached to the adjective "heavy." The prefix "over-" in this sense means "excessively" or "too much," so the word describes something that is heavier than it should be for its purpose, a load or structure that has passed the point of comfortable or safe weight. The pattern is a familiar one in English. "Over-" has long been attached to adjectives to mark excess, as in "overcooked," "overcautious," and "overloaded," and "overheavy" follows that same model. Because the word is transparent, a reader can work out its meaning from its two parts without needing a special history behind it.

Synonyms: excessively heavy, too heavy

Antonyms: light, weightless