overfunction

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ function.

Verb

overfunction (third-person singular simple present overfunctions, present participle overfunctioning, simple past and past participle overfunctioned)

1. (intransitive) To function excessively.
2. (intransitive, psychology) To take responsibility for other people's actions.

Noun

overfunction (uncountable)

1. Function beyond what is needed or desired.

   the overfunction of the pituitary gland