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overdeveloped

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.dɪˈvɛl.əpt/
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• adjective

1

Built upon or urbanized to an excessive degree, often resulting in congestion or environmental degradation.

Example

"The once-quiet coastal village has become an overdeveloped tourist resort crowded with high-rise hotels."

2

Grown, enlarged, or cultivated beyond a normal, healthy, or proportionate level (of a body part, muscle, or personal trait).

Example

"Years of competitive rowing gave him overdeveloped shoulder and back muscles compared to the rest of his frame."

3

Subjected to chemical processing for too long, resulting in an excessively dark or dense image (in photography).

Example

"Because the film was left in the chemical bath too long, the overdeveloped negatives lost all highlight detail."

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• Rhymes for overdeveloped

• Nearby Words

overdetailed
overdetermine
overdevelop
overdeveloped
overdevelopment
overdiagnose
overdo

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overdeveloped. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overdeveloped
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