Overdeveloped

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /oʊvərdɪˈvɛləpt/

Definitions of overdeveloped

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case describing something that has been developed excessively

Example Sentences

A1 The city had an overdeveloped transportation system.

A2 The overdeveloped muscles in his arms made him a strong athlete.

B1 The overdeveloped sense of competition in the office led to tension among coworkers.

B2 The overdeveloped focus on profits caused the company to lose sight of its original mission.

C1 The overdeveloped bureaucracy within the government hindered efficient decision-making.

C2 The overdeveloped reliance on technology in society has raised concerns about privacy and security.

Examples of overdeveloped in a Sentence

formal The city's downtown area has become overdeveloped with high-rise buildings and commercial complexes.

informal I think this neighborhood is a bit overdeveloped, don't you?

slang Man, this place is totally overbuilt, it's like a concrete jungle.

figurative Her sense of humor is so overdeveloped that sometimes it can be off-putting.

Grammatical Forms of overdeveloped

past tense

overdeveloped

plural

overdeveloped

comparative

more overdeveloped

superlative

most overdeveloped

present tense

overdevelop

future tense

will overdevelop

perfect tense

have overdeveloped

continuous tense

is overdeveloping

singular

overdeveloped

positive degree

overdeveloped

infinitive

to overdevelop

gerund

overdeveloping

participle

overdeveloped

Origin and Evolution of overdeveloped

First Known Use: 1881 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'overdeveloped' is believed to have originated in the English language.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of photography to describe an image that has been excessively processed or enhanced, the term 'overdeveloped' has since evolved to also refer to things or places that have experienced excessive growth or advancement beyond what is considered normal or desirable.