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Definition of overengineering

overengineering

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.ɛn.dʒəˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
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Adjective:overengineered
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overengineering Lexical Profile

overengineering Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The practice of designing a product, system, or software solution to be more complex, robust, or feature-rich than is necessary for its intended purpose.

Example

"The software project was delayed by months due to unnecessary overengineering of the database architecture."

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• Rhymes for overengineering

• Nearby Words

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overenthusiasm
overenthusiastic
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overengineering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overengineering
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