The Distinction between Overstanding and Understanding is a matter of "authority". If you can use something or do a job, you understand and memorize enough to act. In order to innovate or redesign, you must overstand. Understanding can Drive the car, but Overstanding Builds it, (or replaces it with something better). The difference between Under and Over standing is the difference between Oper-ating and Cre-ating. Understanding does the Job, Overstanding wrote the Business Plan. It is similar to the distinction between Academic "Knowledge" and Experiential "Wisdom". Overstanding emerged as a word from the global hip hop culture, to help portray an ethic of entrepeneurialism , self sufficiency, and sustainability.
"Overstand the Definition, then write your own."
(Check any Hip hop lyric that uses it. I recommend "Sol illaquists of Sound. ;)
(Check any Hip hop lyric that uses it. I recommend "Sol illaquists of Sound. ;)
by Julian Picaza October 15, 2006
Overstanding you are fully aware and accepting to the matter or topic no further information is need. Beyond the thought of knowing or understanding into a state of felt word.
Overstanding, you are fully aware and accepting to the matter or topic no further information is need. Beyond the thought of knowing or understanding into a state of felt word.
I overstand the meaning no need to explain.
What is overstood does not need to be explained.
I overstand the meaning no need to explain.
What is overstood does not need to be explained.
by G'ity April 21, 2019
Where the understanding of a thing may provide ones approach, handling, and control of a thing, overstanding can add both effect and the implication of a thing over time. Overstandings equate to the wisdom of things within ones understanding of things.
by myimatics January 28, 2019
It's one of those douchey terms used by Yorkies, Rastas, Moors (no disrespect to the latter two), and other so-called conscious people in an attempt to sound smart, smooth, above it all, etc. All it is is putting a cute spin on "understand," that's it. This word is a plague and the user can't hope to possibly be taken seriously.
And to correct another entry on this word, no, the Five Percenters do not use it, as any 5% worth his salt knows better.
Once again, it's cute and quite slick as slang, but only a fool would have "overstand" in the repertoire for serious discussion of anything.
And to correct another entry on this word, no, the Five Percenters do not use it, as any 5% worth his salt knows better.
Once again, it's cute and quite slick as slang, but only a fool would have "overstand" in the repertoire for serious discussion of anything.
Overstand these nuts.
"Do you overstand me, brother?"
"What the hell does 'overstand' mean?"
"..."
"Man, where did you even get that from?"
"Uh, ah..."
"What are you, Boyz II Men?"
"Do you overstand me, brother?"
"What the hell does 'overstand' mean?"
"..."
"Man, where did you even get that from?"
"Uh, ah..."
"What are you, Boyz II Men?"
by Kuahmel March 31, 2009
In our tradition, we utilize this word most solemnly and seriously.
1) Contrary to 'understand': to accept as a fact or truth or regard as plausible WITH utter certainty. Legal usage is to EMPHASIZE one's comprehension of a matter, and to contract or not to contract absolutely <I overstand that I will not be making a plea; to overstand the matter>
2) to achieve a grasp of the nature, significance, or explanation of something, WITHOUT yielding jurisdiction, standing or status.
3) the ABSOLUTE possession of comprehension <I overstand that completely.>
1) Contrary to 'understand': to accept as a fact or truth or regard as plausible WITH utter certainty. Legal usage is to EMPHASIZE one's comprehension of a matter, and to contract or not to contract absolutely <I overstand that I will not be making a plea; to overstand the matter>
2) to achieve a grasp of the nature, significance, or explanation of something, WITHOUT yielding jurisdiction, standing or status.
3) the ABSOLUTE possession of comprehension <I overstand that completely.>
You must overstand the law, and any resulting charges that are levied against you to maintain and protect your sovereignty.
by SovereignCC October 30, 2009
when you can explain it so someone else; to completely "know"; to be able to explain a subject just like the person who explained it to you; having complete clarity on a particular subject or discussion; no gaps in the comprehension of a subject; the flip side of 'understand'
When I was a student, I understood tai chi. Now that I am a teacher, I really have a better overstanding.
"I'm glad you explained it to me. I sort of understood
before, but now I overstand."
"I'm glad you explained it to me. I sort of understood
before, but now I overstand."
by khayr June 20, 2006
When you are in a relationship and either party has an exaggerated sense of the level of commitment or understanding you have between you, even though no real commitment or understanding has been discussed.
I think I have an overstandment with Jane. I told her I didn't want to have a relationship and wasn't into commitment, but now that we're having sex she's already talking about when we are getting engaged.
by majikfish May 13, 2010