Overdeveloped: meaning, definitions and examples
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overdeveloped
[ ˌoʊvərdɪˈvɛləpt ]
excessive development
Overdeveloped refers to something that has been developed or expanded to an excessive degree. This can refer to urban areas, undeveloped land, skills, or even ideas that have been elaborated beyond what is necessary or practical.
Synonyms
excessive, overblown, overextended, oversaturated
Examples of usage
- The overdeveloped city lost its natural beauty.
- Her overdeveloped skills made her overqualified for the job.
- The overdeveloped plot in the movie left audiences confused.
Translations
Translations of the word "overdeveloped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superdesenvolvido
🇮🇳 अधिक विकसित
🇩🇪 überentwickelt
🇮🇩 terlalu berkembang
🇺🇦 надміру розвинений
🇵🇱 przerośnięty
🇯🇵 過剰に発展した
🇫🇷 surdéveloppé
🇪🇸 sobrerdesarrollado
🇹🇷 aşırı gelişmiş
🇰🇷 과도하게 발전한
🇸🇦 مفرط في التطور
🇨🇿 přehnaně rozvinutý
🇸🇰 prehnane rozvinutý
🇨🇳 过度发展的
🇸🇮 prekomerno razvit
🇮🇸 ofurþróaður
🇰🇿 артық дамыған
🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესებული
🇦🇿 artıq inkişaf etmiş
🇲🇽 sobredesarrollado
Etymology
The term 'overdeveloped' is formed from the prefix 'over-', meaning excessively or too much, and the verb 'develop', which comes from the Old French 'desveloper' meaning to unwrap or unveil. The usage of 'develop' in the context of growth or expansion began in the 15th century. Initially, 'develop' referred mainly to physical or tangible growth, such as the development of land or properties. As industries and technologies evolved, the meaning expanded to encompass various forms of progress, including skills and ideas. The combination of 'over-' with 'developed' emerged in the 20th century in response to the rapid urbanization and industrialization seen in many parts of the world, highlighting concerns over environmental degradation and the loss of natural landscapes due to excessive development. The word is often used in discussions related to urban planning and ecological sustainability.