überprägt
Translation
over-characterised, dominated (by)
Examples
Es ist eine von Technik überprägte Gesellschaft.
It is a society dominated by technology.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((überprägt)) by sth. to be dominated by sth. It is a society dominated by technology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dominiert (dominated), stark beeinflusst (strongly influenced)
Etymology
Past participle of 'überprägen', from 'über' (over) + 'prägen' (to shape, mint, emboss). The idea is that one characteristic is 'stamped over' others.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'prägen' as stamping a coin. 'Überprägen' is like over-stamping it so forcefully that the new image dominates everything else.