adjective
- learned so thoroughly that performance becomes automatic and requires little conscious effort
Usage: psychology; education
Examples
- The pianist’s overlearned scales allowed her to focus on musical expression.
- Basic math facts should be overlearned so students can tackle complex problems.
- His overlearned driving skills helped him react quickly to the emergency.
- The overlearned vocabulary words came to mind instantly during the test.
- Through repetition, the dance moves became overlearned and effortless.
- Overlearned skills often persist even after long periods without practice.